Early Childhood Intervention

Aruma provides Early Childhood Intervention services to support children with developmental delays or disabilities, focusing on their strengths and helping them achieve meaningful participation in everyday life. We work in partnership with families to create a supportive, goal-oriented approach tailored to your child’s needs.

What is Early Childhood Intervention?

Early Childhood Intervention supports children who have a developmental delay. A developmental delay is when a child takes a bit longer to reach milestones such as moving, learning, talking, or playing with others.

It may or may not be related to a disability. Some disabilities such as autism, hearing loss, Down syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy, could more likely lead a child to experience a developmental delay, but the cause isn’t always known.

ECI may help to improve a child’s development through a range of tailored supports. With these services, children may benefit substantially and be able to go to school with little or no extra support.

Early Childhood Intervention at Aruma

At Aruma, our Early Childhood Early Intervention services are for children aged 0-9 years.

We work in partnership with your family to get to know your child and what they need. We want you to know that you’re not in this alone and we know there isn’t one recipe for each child.

What Early Childhood Intervention services does Aruma provide?

Depending on your family’s needs, your child may work with a team of early intervention professionals, such as:

• Special Education Teachers
• Occupational Therapists (OTs)
• Speech Pathologists (SP)
• Psychologists

The skills your child learns depend on their unique needs, but some possibilities include:

• Speech Pathology: Supporting communication, eating, and swallowing.
• Special Education: Building language, social skills, and school readiness.
• Occupational Therapy: Developing functional skills like using cutlery, getting dressed, hand-eye coordination, and managing emotions. OTs can also assess and recommend assistive equipment, such as wheelchairs or other aids.

Our goal is to help your child participate fully in family, school, and community life.

Can you help my child start childcare, preschool or school?

Starting something new can feel overwhelming, but we’re here to make transitions smoother. Our team can:

• Help you plan for changes.
• Visit childcare, preschool, or school with your child.
• Support educators in creating an environment where your child can thrive.
• Provide ongoing assistance during the transition period.

Are parents and families able to be involved?

Your involvement is key to your child’s success. We encourage families to actively participate in sessions, ask questions, and share insights about their child.

We’re here to support you every step of the way—whether it’s understanding your child’s unique needs, building skills at home, or connecting with other families and resources.

Can Aruma provide support to my family?

In addition to working with your child, we help families by:

• Explaining how your child’s disability or delay may affect their learning.
• Connecting you to other families and support networks.
• Referring you to additional services or community programs.

At Aruma, we believe in celebrating your child’s strengths and working together to achieve their goals.

Contact us today to learn how our Early Childhood Intervention services can support your family!