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NYC Early Intervention Guide

Exactly how Early Intervention works in New York City — referrals, evaluations, IFSPs, cost, and waits.

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July 12, 2026

Can My Pediatrician Refer My Child to Early Intervention?

Can your pediatrician refer your child to Early Intervention in NYC? Yes, and so can you. How referrals work and how to bring it up at a checkup.

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June 28, 2026

What a 45-Minute Early Intervention Home Visit Actually Looks Like

Curious what an Early Intervention home visit is really like? Here's a warm, honest walk-through of a real session in your NYC home — no clipboards or pressure.

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June 22, 2026

What Happens After You Call 311 for Early Intervention?

Calling 311 for NYC Early Intervention? Here's exactly what to say, what the EI Program does next, and how your family gets assigned a free evaluation.

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June 4, 2026

Preparing for Your Child's Early Intervention Evaluation

Nervous about your child's Early Intervention evaluation? Learn what the free, play-based visit looks like, who attends, how long it takes, and how to prepare.

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May 24, 2026

Why Are Families Waiting So Long for Early Intervention in New York?

Wondering why Early Intervention in NY takes so long? An honest, reassuring look at why waits happen and what NYC parents can do while they wait.

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May 19, 2026

What Is an IFSP? Your Early Intervention Plan, Explained

What is an IFSP in Early Intervention? Learn how this free plan is built with your family around your goals, what's inside, and how often it's reviewed.

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May 9, 2026

Is Early Intervention Really Free in NYC? Insurance Myths, Cleared Up

Is Early Intervention really free in NYC? Yes. We clear up insurance and Medicaid myths so you know your child can be evaluated at no cost to you.

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May 4, 2026

How the NYC Early Intervention Program Works, Step by Step (2026)

A plain-English guide to how NYC Early Intervention works, from referral to free evaluation to IFSP. Learn who qualifies, who pays, and what happens next.

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