provides services to children from birth to two years of age who may not yet meet the OPWDD criteria, activities Include pre-academic skills, social Interaction skills, self care skills and Infant stimulation.

Training in technical and vocational programs such as vet tech, engine repair, building trades, cosmetology.

The Early Intervention Program (EI) provides services to children under the age of three (3) who are delayed in their development or have a diagnosed disability. Areas of delay may be in one or more of the following:

• Physical development - including hearing and vision

• Learning or Cognitive development

• Speech or Language development

• Social or Emotional development

• Self-help Skills

Works with deaf children from newborn to age 3 and their parents. Children receive a wide range of services including language & communication instruction, speech reinforcement, and play & individual therapy. Parents are given education, training, information and access to professional services that enable them to maximize the auditory skill development of their child. Support includes regular parent group meetings, information & referral about amplification/cochlear implant choices, school placement assistance, and more.

The TASC/GED Prep Program is designed for persons who are at least 19 years in age, but who, for various reasons, did not complete the requirements for high school graduation. Various free options are available for persons who wish to develop or refresh the skills necessary for successful completion of the high school equivalency test. All new students are required to take a Reading and Math assessment to assure proper placement. Offers both day and night classes.

East Norwich Therapeutic Services is comprised of a small group of pediatric occupational therapists with expertise in their field. All practitioners have numerous years experience (most over 20 years) and continued education and training in occupational therapy as well as other health related fields. We offer tradtional and holistic/alternative therapy. It is our role as occupational therapists to provide a therapeutic, playful, interactive environment in which a child can reach their highest level of independence and feel a sense of self mastery and wholeness. Having fun, finding out what's right with your child and building self esteem are our primary goals. Each child is seen individually in a quiet, sensory gym in one of our two locations-East Norwich and Syosset, NY

The Alliance for Quality Education was formed to increase resources for education so that every public school can provide quality education to all of its students.

'EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM

Do you wonder if your child should be talking more? Do you think your child should be walking by now? As children grow, they learn new skills. Children learn to crawl, walk, and talk by certain ages. If you think your child is developing slowly, Early Intervention can help.

WHAT DO WE DO? A service coordinator will arrange for your child to have a therapist come to your home to see if your child needs services. A therapist will look at how your child is learning, thinking, talking, listening, growing, and interacting with others. We help set up free services for your child including:

• Service Coordination

• Speech Therapy

• Physical Therapy

• Occupational Therapy

• Nutrition Services

• Social Worker'

Do you want to know when your child should be learning new skills? Read more here: http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.html

METHOD OF PAYMENT: Free

Run by Broome County Parks and Recreation, the Finch Hollow Nature Center is a natural history museum with one mile of scenic, easy-to-walk nature trails winding through field, pond, and wooded habitats. Offers nature studies, guided hikes & evening nature programs.

All Island Speech Therapy offers evaluation and therapy serving children and adults with communication, stuttering, literacy and learning difficulties. We offer evaluation, therapy and tutoring in the following areas: Stuttering, Dyslexia & Literacy, Fast For Word, Oral Motor, Apraxia and Articulation.