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Early Intervention Providers in Brooklyn
📍 1930 Bedford Avenue
📍 1645 Shore Pkwy, Suite 1A (Brooklyn office listed for NYC region services)
📍 649 39th Street
📍 453 Sixth Avenue
📍 Corporate office: 209 Joralemon St
📍 501 7th Ave
What to Look For in Early Intervention
Early intervention provides therapy and support services for children birth to age 3 with developmental delays or disabilities. Services are often provided in the home and are typically free through state programs.
- ✓Comprehensive evaluation services
- ✓Family-centered approach
- ✓Variety of therapy options (speech, OT, developmental)
- ✓Smooth transition planning to preschool
- ✓Parent coaching and education
Insurance: Early intervention is a federal entitlement (Part C of IDEA) and is free or low-cost to families. Contact your state's early intervention program directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I access early intervention services?▾
Is there a waitlist for early intervention?▾
What happens when my child turns 3?▾
Do I need a diagnosis to get early intervention?▾
Your Regional Office
Metro, Brooklyn, Staten Island & Bernard Fineson DDRO
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📍 75 Morton Street, New York, NY 10014, New York 10014
🕐 Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (General Office Hours - confirm with office directly)
Individuals with developmental disabilities who are residents of New York State and meet specific diagnostic criteria are eligible for services.
New York Resources
Key Laws
Autism Insurance Reform Act
Requires health insurance to cover autism diagnosis and treatment including ABA therapy.
Timothy's Law
Mental health parity law ensuring coverage for behavioral health conditions.
Funding Sources
OPWDD (Office for People With Developmental Disabilities)
New York's state agency providing services through DDROs (Developmental Disabilities Regional Offices).
Medicaid Waiver
HCBS waiver provides home and community-based services.
Private Insurance
ABA coverage mandated. Contact your insurer for specifics.
School District (CPSE/CSE)
Services through Committee on Preschool Special Education (ages 3-5) and Committee on Special Education (5+).
Early Intervention (EIP)
Free services for children 0-3 through county health departments.