The Early Intervention Program
                  (Birth - 2.11 years)

Marion K. Salomon & Associates is a New York State approved provider of Early Intervention Services under contract with Nassau and Suffolk counties as well as the NYC Department of Mental Health and Hygiene for Queens and Brooklyn.  There are no out of pocket costs to the family.  EI may access your health insurance to pay for some of the services without affecting your family's benefits.

Early diagnosis and treatment are important in improving children's competence and confidence in all areas of development.  The sooner the children's developmental delays are treated, the more likely they'll be able to enter mainstream educational programs.

The first step is to evaluate children's development in the five basic areas.  (Only state approved evaluators under contract with the county can determine eligibility.)

The second step is treatment.  If a child is found eligible for Early Intervention (EI), the family works with the evaluators and the county to identify the appropriate treatment services.  Services must be authorized and arranged by the county.

Families are responsible for any costs associated with child care or private community-based settings in which the child may be enrolled.

For additional information, please contact Marion K. Salomon & Associates.  For referrals regarding the Early Intervention Program, you can contact your local municipality (see below).

Preschool Program
       ( 2.6 - 5 years)

Marion K. Salomon & Associates is a NYS approved multi-disciplinary evaluation site and under contract with Nassau and Suffolk counties.  All evaluations and services are provided at no cost to families and area based on the individual needs of the preschooler found to have a disability.  This determination is made by the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) of the local school district.  Types of services as well as frequency, duration and location are all recommendations made by the committee.  Families are responsible for any costs associated with private schools for typically-developing children. 

The CPSE program is for children who have or are suspected of having a disability pursuant to Section 4410 of Article 89 of the Education Law  and funded by NY State Education Department and Nassau & Suffolk Counties' Department of Health.

For more information, please contact Marion K. Salomon & Associates or your school district's Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE).

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