What Is A Developmental Delay?
A developmental delay is seen when a child's rate of growth and learning is different from that of most children the same age.
A developmental delay may be in one of the following areas:
- Thinking
- Talking
- Hearing
- Seeing
- Moving
- Taking care of basic needs
- Responding to others
Child is birth to 3 years-old: Early On® Oakland866.456.2084
Child is 3 to 5 years-old: Contact our Project Find Coordinator [email protected]
Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
ECSE is a preschool program for children ages three to six with an identified delay. Classes are held Monday through Thursday 8:45 AM-11:45 AM OR 12:45-3:45 at Royal Oak Early Childhood Center. Transportation may be provided.
SMILE Program - Sensory Motor Integration Language Experience
Our SMILE Program meets two days a week for 1.5 hours. This class is co-taught with and early childhood special education teacher as well as a speech & language pathologist, occupational therapist and physical therapist.
Early Intervention/Early On®
Children birth to 3 years-old with developmental delays are typically serviced in their home or a natural environment such as a park. Your Service Coordinator will help you think about the changes you would like to see for your child. Services and supports are coordinated through an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP). An IFSP is your family's plan of action.