Exploring the Early Years Guide

When you encounter challenging behavior, here are dos and don’ts on how to redirect your child.

For children with sensory processing difficulties, there will be times when they’ll visit places that are not sensory-friendly. Here are some tips to help make your child’s time in the community a little easier.

Wandering is the tendency of an individual to leave the safety of a responsible person’s care or safe area, which may result in potential harm or injury. Here are some tips to help keep children safe.

Children with autism may struggle with creating and observing boundaries.

Evaluations are conducted to determine eligibility for special education programs and services.

This is a sample letter for a first time evaluation. This request is sent to a local CPSE/CSE office.

Early Intervention (EI) offers free support services to infants and toddlers with developmental delays and their families.

If there is a concern about a preschool child’s development, families and professionals can learn how to refer a child for preschool special education services.

People who have developmental disabilities can apply for OPWDD supports and services.

Learn about services from the NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD).