Family Focus: Your Guide to Early Intervention Resources - Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board

Top Topics for Summer 2024

All the signs are there - warm weather, longer days ...and babies on the move! Summertime is here! Learn more about the different types of movement babies use to explore the world around them, and how you can support this kind of learning.

Toddler stacking colorful rings on a toy

Toddler walking with play lawn mower next to little girl riding a small 2-wheel bicycle

Motor Activity Ideas

Searching for motor activities specific to ages and stages, guidelines or new ideas? Check out these Early Intervention resources we've compiled for you to help your little one with motor skills.

Let's get moving

Young girl with bow sitting with her arm around her younger brother on a park bench

Family Friendly Events

Looking for some inclusive, family fun close to home this summer? Indoors or outdoors, these local activities are are good for little ones of every ability.

Visit our activity listing

Try This!

Did you know that playing with blocks can help your little one build major skills? Yes, BLOCKS! Any kind! Find out the variety of ways that blocks can help your little one hone their developmental skills - and of course have fun with you while they learn!

Find out how

Concerned About Your Child's Development?

If your child is missing milestones, Early Intervention may be key to their development. We offer a free assessment tool to help you know if your child could benefit from EI services. Or you can contact our partner, Ohio Early Intervention (commonly known as Help Me Grow) to find out if your child is eligible.

Make a referral to Ohio Early Intervention

Family Focus Archive

Missed the last issue? Curious about past articles, tips or resources? No worries! We have all the information at your fingertips. Visit our Family Focus archive to see what you may have missed.

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