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Early Intervention Providers in Corpus Christi
📍 3533 S Alameda St
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
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Your Regional Office
Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities
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📍 3733 S Port Ave Building B Corpus Christi, TX 78415, 3733 S Port Ave Building B Corpus Christi 78415
🕐 Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (General Office Hours)
Eligibility varies by program. Generally, individuals must reside within the Nueces Center's service area (Nueces County), meet specific diagnostic criteria related to mental health, intellectual disability, or developmental disability, and meet financial eligibility requirements for some programs.
Texas Resources
Key Laws
SB 1484
Requires health plans to cover ABA therapy for children with autism under age 10.
HB 1481
Expands autism insurance coverage and removes age limits for certain plans.
Funding Sources
LIDDA (Local IDD Authority)
Texas's system of 39 local authorities providing services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Medicaid Waiver Programs
HOME, CLASS, DBMD, and HCS waivers provide community-based services.
Private Insurance
Coverage varies by plan. Many plans now cover ABA therapy.
School District (IEP)
Free Appropriate Public Education through age 22.