Early Intervention

Ensure Your Child's Success With Early Intervention Services.

Powerback Pediatrics offers high-quality early intervention services for infants and toddlers. Early Intervention is a publicly funded program that provides free or reduced-cost services for eligible children under the age of three who may have developmental delays or disabilities. Our services, including speech and physical therapy, play a vital role in boosting learning, overcoming challenges, and promoting success in school and life. We focus on tailoring personalized plans to address the unique concerns of each family, and we are committed to delivering exceptional care to help every child achieve significant progress and reach their full potential.

Currently, our Early Intervention team serves families in the Chicagoland area, while our Metro Therapy division services families located in the New York/Long Island metropolitan area. If you are looking to start a career in Early Intervention programs within patient homes or virtually, inpatient/outpatient hospital settings, or school-based support, we'd love to meet you! Learn more about our career opportunities here.

Resources for Families and School Administrators:

If you are a parent looking to receive Early Intervention services in Illinois, please start here.
If you are a parent located in the New York/Long Island area, and are looking to receive Early Intervention support, please click here.
Are you a school administrator located in the Chicagoland area looking for school services? We'd love to connect with you here.

oBoard Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs): BCBAs are specifically trained and certified to perform behavioral interventions. A BCBA is the primary clinician involved in your child’s plan. They create the treatment plan and goals for therapy and oversee the performance of the Behavior Technician.
o‍Behavior Technicians: Behavior Technicians work 1:1 with a child under the direction of the BCBA. They will spend a lot of time with your child, building trust and understanding how to keep them motivated. As treatment begins, the Behavior Technician will implement the BCBA’s plan and record information on successes or failures.
oClient Advocates: Client Advocates are trained to support you in obtaining coverage and the necessary paperwork. They ensure everything is taken care of behind the scenes and coordinate insurance authorizations, scheduling, staffing, and case coordination.
oAdditional Clinical: These services may include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, your child's Primary Care Physician, or the staff at your child's school.
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oService Coordinator (New York): Service Coordinators have extensive knowledge of the Early Intervention system, and will help to organize your child's care team. These professionals help to support your family through the intake, evaluation, and Independent Family Service Plan (IFSP) processes. They can also help to support your child through their transition out of Early Intervention services when they are ready.
oDevelopmental Therapist: Developmental Therapists work to promote your child's development and learning through everyday learning and routines, and they specialize in knowledge surrounding child development and learning. These individuals can help your family to understand how your IFSP goals work to align overall with your child's development.
oOccupational Therapist (OT): OTs support fine motor skills (feeding, grasping) that require smaller muscle groups, self-help, and sensory development. Additionally, OTs work to support your family's daily routines and activities allowing you to accommodate your child's unique needs.
oPhysical Therapist (PT): PTs support the development of gross-motor skills such as walking and crawling that require larger muscle groups. Additionally, PTs work to support your family's daily routines and activities allowing you to accommodate your child's unique needs.
oSpeech-Language Pathologists (SLPs): SLPs work to promote your child's language and communication development, and can help you to adapt your child's feeding routines to promote their nutritional needs.
oFamily: No Early Intervention team would be complete without the support of family members. Families are crucial to drive success during a child's Early Intervention program. As a family member, you are the expert on your culture, practices, and everyday routines. This information is necessary to work to develop a unique plan to best support your child's development.

No two Early Intervention teams are the same, and extended family may be encouraged to participate to best support the desired outcomes for your child.
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