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Accessing Care
Early Intervention Program (Ages birth-3)
The Early Intervention Program (EIP) is a public program available for children under the age of three who are either suspected of having, or at risk for, developmental delays or disabilities.
All Early Intervention Services are provided at no cost to parents. The EIP is funded and regulated by New York State and county governments. Health insurance may be used by the EIP for approved services for reimbursement. Health insurance, however, is not required to participate in the EIP.
To qualify, children must participate in a comprehensive multidisciplinary evaluation to determine eligibility status in the EIP as defined by New York State regulations. The multidisciplinary evaluation looks at the following areas of development: physical, cognitive, communication, social-emotional, and adaptive.
Building Blocks is a New York State approved EIP provider. We are approved in Oneida, Herkimer, Madison, and Otsego Counties to provide the following services:
- Multidisciplinary Evaluations
- Supplemental Evaluations
- Service Coordination Services
- Speech Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Special Instruction
- Group Therapy
- Parent-Child Groups
- Family/Caregiver Support Groups
Please contact Building Blocks for information regarding the services we offer through EIP and how to participate or contact your local County Health Department for more information.
Private Consultation
Building Blocks recognizes the need to provide services for individuals and their caretakers regardless of their qualification through insurance or state programs. Building Blocks offers services committed to fostering independence in both typically developing individuals, as well as individuals with delays or disabilities. These services include:
- Speech Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Feeding Therapy
- Academic Consultation
- Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy
Insurance
Building Blocks currently participates with the following Third Party Administrators and Insurance Carriers*:
Excellus
POMCO
*Awaiting approval from other carriers at this time
Why Building Blocks
Building Blocks believes in three key factors, which are fundamental to the therapeutic process.
- Individualism.
It is our goal to learn as much as possible about each client and their family to provide a successful, individualized, holistic approach. - Collaboration.
Our therapy professionals, clients, and client's family work together in developing and executing a plan. The collaboration between all team members is vital for carrying out a successful plan. - Environment.
We are inspired by a person's natural environment and the positive effect it has on working toward an individual's goals. Services can occur in your home, at a playground, daycare, school, grocery store, or in our office. The possibilities are endless to creating an ideal experience.
