We assist families in developing an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) that addresses their priorities and dreams for their child. Whether the parents need educational or emotional support, we are here to help. It is our goal to enable the parents to gain information and strategies they need to confidently guide their young child's participation in all aspects of the family's life.
Commitment to Meeting the Needs of Families
Because today's families are busy, we make receiving services as easy as possible. Our Early Intervention professionals are highly flexible, team players who provide immediate service delivery following your child's referral. All services are provided where they are most convenient for the family, including the home, child care program or other community settings.
The Barber National Institute combines a national reputation with a philosophy of personal service. Programs are individualized for each child and family, whether they require short-term support or more intensive services for an extended period of time.
Additional Innovative Services:
- Auditory training and audiological services in the home, as well as on-site
- Staff members with more than 250 years of combined experience including:
--> 6 Speech Therapists
--> 2 Physical Therapists
--> 3 Occupational Therapists
--> 3 Developmental Teachers/Specialists
--> Teacher of the Visually Impaired
--> Licensed Teacher of the Deaf
--> Licensed School psychologist
--> Licensed Audiologist
--> Registered Dietician/Nutritionist - Staff members knowledgeable of cutting-edge interventions for infants/toddlers
- Focus on increasing community awareness of early intervention services
What do others say about us?
“From the first day, I felt everyone really cared. Their help made a huge difference not only for my children, but for the whole family.”
Representatives of the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, which oversees program operations and compliance, stated that " the Barber National Institute records and service notes ...are thorough, comprehensive, very well organized and reflect family centered, routines-based EI."
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Ask an Expert
For more information, please contact Infant and Toddler Early Intervention at the Dr. Gertrude A. Barber National Institute @ 814-878-5905 or Donna Roesch @ 814-874-5671. - Talk to another parent
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