Summit DD collaborates with local organizations to meet the needs of families. Child Guidance & Family Solutions (CG&FS) is one of these community resources. The agency is dedicated to ensuring that children with intellectual, emotional or behavioral challenges and their families have the necessary tools to lead stronger and healthier lives. Read More ›
Services for Children
Has your child been diagnosed with Autism, Downs Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, or another disability? Summit DD is here to help. We offer an array of services for eligible children with special needs and their families. From early intervention services for babies and child care for all ages, to inclusive community programs and school-age supports, we’ve designed services to fit your family’s needs and daily routines, right in your community.
Services
Early Intervention, Birth to Age Six
Services are offered to children with special needs from birth to age six and are tailored to the individual needs of each family. These services are offered at no cost to you and are provided year-round. We work with you to build supports that are flexible and accessible by listening to your concerns, your priorities and your family routines. Find out if Summit DD’s early intervention services are right for you and your child.
Child Care for All Ages and Inclusive Community Programs
We believe that communities are stronger when they include everyone, including our youngest citizens! From child care options to coordinating inclusive community opportunities, Summit DD is invested in connecting families to the resources they need to help their little ones achieve a happy, satisfying life.
School-Age Supports for Kids and Teens with Special Needs
As your child grows, his needs change. That can mean new questions or modifying goals in his IEP, among other things. Let us help guide you through these school-age years, and help prepare you and your teen for the transition to adulthood.
Screenings
Are you worried that your child is not meeting his developmental milestones? Summit DD, in partnership with First Things First, has free screening tools available to families. These screenings can help you determine if your child is meeting his milestones. Click the Learn More link below to access the ASQ-3 questionnaire.
Parents share the joy their son has brought them…
The first half of the Callahan’s pregnancy was uneventful. The soon-to-be parents had chosen not to find out the sex of the baby, much to the chagrin of their less patient friends and family. But when a routine doctor visit turned up concerns, the couple’s first pregnancy became anything but mundane. Additional tests were ordered and revealed much more than the sex of their baby boy. The tests seemed to lead to more questions than answers. Specialists were consulted from all over the country, but none could interpret what they were seeing. Doctors prepared Larry and Christine for the worst, that their baby may not survive. Christine eventually spent the final three weeks of her pregnancy on bed rest in the hospital. Read More ›