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ARKANSAS
 INFANT & TODDLER PROGRAM

 

WHAT CAN THE PROGRAM DO TO HELP?

The program helps locate, coordinate, and fund an array of 16 services to assist the child in developing to his or her fullest potential.  These include:
 

Assistive Technology

Health Services

Medical Diagnostic Services

Speech Therapy

Social Work Services

Psychological Services

Physical Therapy

Nutritional Services

Nursing Services

Occupational Therapy

Transportation

Audiological

Special Instruction

Vision Services

Family Training, Counseling & Home Visits

Service Coordination

Multi-Disciplinary Evaluation

Respite


T
he program also provides supportive services to families to assist them in understanding their child’s developmental abilities and helping to assist their child in developing.  Services provided through the First Connections Program are:

Ø      Free to eligible infants & Toddlers and their families

Ø      Voluntary on the part of the family

Ø      Provided by qualified professionals who meet state licensing requirements

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