teli provides informative posts on the impact of early intervention. Get your questions answered regarding why EI is so valuable for child developmental milestones.
Have you ever wondered how your child’s Early Intervention activities make a difference? Our occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech pathologists and developmental therapists thought that was a great question! So over the next few months we will be providing a “behind the scenes” reason for some of these activities. Our therapists will explain the back...
Children are at risk in our community! The month of April is National Child Abuse Prevention month and teli is devoted to creating awareness of the impact of this enormous societal problem. Among the many sobering facts is that in 2014, the Department of Health and Human Services reported that 3.5 million children were investigated...
Parents and Early Intervention – an impactful pair to tackle Down Syndrome! “My life changed when prenatal testing was telling me my child was not going to be perfect!” Ashley and Bob were pregnant with their second child and received the news that no parent wants to hear. “They told us our child would never...
As a Pediatric Physical therapist within teli’s Early Intervention program, Mary Welage has helped children with a wide range of challenges over her 20 years. “No matter the level of limitations, from severe disability to slight developmental delays, my goal is to maximize a child’s abilities. We provide therapy but we also provide parents with...
Concerned about your child’s development? Do any of these concerns sound familiar? “My child is having issue switching from a bottle to a sippy cup” “I am concerned that my child is not making eye contact with me or other people” “I don’t know what is causing my child’s meltdowns..it just happens out of the...
teli’s Four Steps to Selecting an Early Intervention Provider You are worried about your child and you want to find the best support in an Early Intervention provider. But what is important to look for when considering all the potential providers? Tracy A. Zeiler, M.Ed., Director of Early Intervention at teli has had more than...
At teli, families are a key part of Early Intervention therapy and success for their child As a developmental therapist at teli, Kelley Filson has provided Early Intervention support and care for children with developmental delays, behavioral problems and socialization challenges for more than 13 years. She has always been aware of the value of...
The month of October is Domestic Violence month and teli is devoted to creating awareness of the impact of this enormous societal problem. Among the many sobering facts is that 1 in 4 women are the victims of Domestic Violence. Even more compelling is the impact on our most vulnerable population, children witness and endure...
WHAT DO PEDIATRICIANS & EARLY INTERVENTIONISTS HAVE IN COMMON? Pediatricians “are primarily concerned with the health, welfare and development of children and are uniquely qualified for these endeavors . . . ” (AAP) Early Interventionists work in “a system of coordinated services that promotes the child’s age-appropriate growth and development and supports to families during...