Language, Speech, and Hearing Center
The CSUN Early Intervention Program is a center-based program, in which the majority of the children are referred and funded through the Regional Center system
This is a program for children ages 0-3 years old offering services from Speech-Language Pathology Professionals and Student Clinicians.
Born out of a federal grant in the late 1960s, the CSUN Early Intervention Program was part of a nationwide study of the efficacy of early intervention. CSUN was one of the earliest programs to provide solid evidence that early and consistent exposure to developmentally appropriate activities in a structured setting helped children who were at risk of falling behind their peers. In addition, children who were identified as already beginning to fall behind, or who were slow to develop, showed developmental gains in some or all developmental areas while in early intervention programs. Subsequent studies of the CSUN program and other programs in this geographical area continue to support center-based early intervention as a cost-effective and developmentally-appropriate program for young children.
The CSUN Early Intervention Program remains at the core of the its Early Start Program today. This is a center-based program, in which the majority of the children are referred and funded through the Regional Center system. It is open to all children and families, with its emphasis remaining on children with special needs. Children must be between the ages of 0-3 years, and have a parent or grandparent attend and participate with them throughout the program. Children receive instruction and support in a variety of domains: speech and language, fine and gross motor, cognitive and social skills, and adaptive and play skills. Indoor and outdoor activities are included, as well as snack and circle time, and field trips. Regular progress reports and conferences are provided.
Individual speech therapy is included in the Early Intervention Program. Additional individual speech therapy is also available upon request. This Program coordinates all services with the Regional Center through the IFSP process. All reports and information are shared with the Regional Center for Regional Center clients, and parents can request that they be shared with other providers as well. This Program collaborates with other service providers, and parents are welcome to arrange for other providers to visit: parents can make arrangements with the front office for provider visits.
Early Intervention Program Information Form
Be sure to contact Regional Center to request funding for the CSUN Early Intervention Program.
A word about transitions: transitioning from one program to another can be difficult for anyone, parent or child. If you are considering coming to the CSUN program, please visit first. Let us help you through the process. If your child is transitioning from home care to a preschool program, consider a mommy and me program of some kind for about 6 months (this one or another one) so you and your child can move through the transition together. Sometimes a program just isn’t a good fit; if you have given a program a month, and you and your child are not settling in, then it is time to visit another program. If you have any questions for us, please call us at 818-677-2856.
