• Help families negotiate the referral and assessment process
• Arrange for an evaluation
• Provide  appropriate assistance to children who may be experiencing difficulties
• Guide families in obtaining an understanding of a child’s strengths and the areas in which he or she may benefit from support.
• Help families in obtaining services.
• Inform families of their rights under the law.

• WHO CAN BE EVALUATED?

All children between birth and five years of age who are showing signs of delayed development are eligible to be evaluated. Evaluations are conducted to help parents determine the type and extent of delays and are used in planning appropriate educational interventions. Evaluations are conducted at convenient locations throughout New York City.

• WHAT DOES AN EVALUATION INCLUDE?

1. Family history and assessment of needs as they relate to the child;
2. Developmental assessment (a psychological and/or educational evaluation);
3. Speech and language, occupational and/or physical therapy evaluations, as necessary.

Evaluations are in the child’s/family’s primary language. All services are provided at no direct cost to the family. All evaluations are kept strictly confidential.

Note: For all children over the age of 5, evaluations must be performed by their local CSE – Committee on Special Education.

This Early Intervention Program is funded and regulated by the New York State Department of Health and by the New York City Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Alcoholism Services.

Evaluation Locations:

AHRC Main Office Evaluation Center
83 Maiden Lane
New York, NY 10038
212-780-2755
Contact: Intake Coordinator

Francis of Paola Early Learning Center
201 Conselyea Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211
718-388-4890
Contact: Intake Coordinator

Howard Haber Early Learning Center
2300 Westchester Avenue
Bronx, NY 10462
718-409-1450
Contact: Intake Coordinator

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