About the program

The Early Intervention Therapy program provides community-based physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology and family support worker services to preschool children who have or are at risk of a developmental delay or disability. These services are available from the time of a child’s birth or after identification of need, until school entry.

Services include screening, assessment, intervention, consultation, education and training to parents and community members, and service coordination. Community agencies provide these services in home, preschool, child care and community settings.

For information about Early Intervention Therapy services in your community, contact your local Ministry of Children and Family Development office.

Eligibility

Preschool children who have or are at risk of a developmental delay or disability.

Professional Organizations

For more information on therapy services and professional registration in British Columbia contact:

• The British Columbia Society of Occupational Therapists
• The College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia
• The Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia
• The British Columbia Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists
• The College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia