Early Intervention Program
Support for your child's first three years delivered in your home, your child's daycare, or wherever your family already feels comfortable. From the first conversation to every milestone after, we walk beside you.
Is Early Intervention Right for Your Child?
Every child develops at their own pace — but sometimes a parent, a pediatrician, a daycare teacher, or Florida's Early Steps program notices that a child under three could use extra support: with talking or understanding language, with moving and coordination, with playing and connecting with others, with eating, or with managing big feelings.
You don't need a diagnosis to reach out, and you don't need to have all the answers yet. Many of the families we work with are still asking questions — including families of children on the autism spectrum, families referred through Early Steps, and families whose pediatrician simply said, "let's take a closer look." Early intervention meets your child where they are today, not where a label says they should be.
HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS
One Path, Walked Together
From your first message to us through every visit, we’re here to make the journey feel clear, supportive, and centered around your family. Together, we focus on understanding your child, celebrating their strengths, and creating meaningful opportunities to grow.
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Referral or Self-Referral
Many families come to us through a pediatrician, daycare, or Florida’s Early Steps program, while others simply reach out on their own. No referral is required to get started—we’re always happy to be your first conversation.
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Evaluation
Our ITDS, SLP, and OT team takes time to get to know your child in familiar, natural settings through everyday moments of play, communication, movement, and connection. We look at the whole picture—what your child enjoys, what comes naturally, and where additional support may be helpful.
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A Plan Built Around Your Family
What we learn becomes a personalized plan shaped around your child’s strengths, interests, and unique way of learning. We make sure support fits naturally into your family’s routines, priorities, and everyday life.
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Ongoing Intervention
Support happens where your child is most comfortable and where learning naturally takes place—at home, daycare, the park, in the community, or through Telehealth. Sessions are practical, play-based, and designed to build meaningful skills through everyday experiences.
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Milestones & Transition
We stay connected with you, celebrate progress along the way, and adjust support as your child’s needs and goals evolve. When the time is right, we’ll help you navigate the next step—whether that means continuing support, transitioning to another program, or moving forward independently.
ITDS
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At A&E Mind, we believe every child—and every family—has strengths worth building on. Our role isn’t to focus on what’s missing, but to help you recognize what’s already there and create meaningful opportunities for growth.
A&E Mind Developmental Services
Every Step Starts with a Conversation
There's no wrong time to reach out — whether you have a diagnosis, a referral, or just a feeling that your child could use a little extra support.
From the Blog
Guidance and insights from our early intervention team.
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10/02/2026When Is Early Intervention Most Effective? What the Research Says About Timing
The earlier support starts, the more it can help, but what does that really mean? Here's what's known about timing and early...Read more -
10/02/2026How to Get Early Intervention Services for Your Child
From your first phone call to your child's first session, here's a step-by-step guide to getting started with early intervention services.Read more -
10/02/2026What Are Early Intervention Services? A Simple Guide for Parents
Early intervention services cover everything from evaluation to therapy for children under three. Here's a clear breakdown of what's included.Read more
