Children's Services
Do you think your child needs help meeting critical developmental milestones vital to future learning? Easterseals has been a trusted provider of children’s therapy in Delaware & Maryland's Eastern Shore for over 75 years. We specialize in treating children with a variety of challenges including developmental delay, autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, speech-language delay, feeding and swallowing difficulties, and many others. View the brochure here.
Trust the Best in Children’s Therapy!
Early intervention services help young children with disabilities achieve their goals in cognitive, social/emotional, communicative, adaptive, and physical development. Services may include occupational therapy to help infants learn to hold their bottles, physical therapy to help them learn to roll over, or speech therapy to help them learn to eat. Most early intervention services take place in the home or, in the case of working parents, at childcare facilities in the local community.
Conditions for which your child may have been diagnosed:
| • Down syndrome | • Developmental delay | • Sensory processing |
| • Autism | • Cerebral Palsy | • Language delay |
| • Spina bifida | • Torticollis | • Apraxia |
| • Premature birth | • Dysphagia/ feeding disorders | • Genetic syndromes |
Physical Therapy: Our pediatric physical therapists focus on improving strength, balance, coordination, and mobility so children can successfully explore their environment. If you're worried about your child's ability to sit, crawl, walk, or jump, we can help!
Occupational Therapy: Are you concerned with how your child uses their hands to play and grasp objects or how they react to sights, sounds, and textures? Our pediatric occupational therapists enhance play skills, fine motor skills, self-care skills, and the ability to process sensory information.
Speech Language Therapy: Our pediatric speech-language pathologists improve your child's ability to communicate through meaningful interactions by helping your child understand others and express themselves.
Feeding Therapy: Our specialized therapists can help children drink and eat safely while improving their tolerance for foods using sensory, motor, and behavioral approaches.
Early Childhood Education: Do you have concerns about your child's behaviors or how they interact with toys or peers? Our early childhood educators work with parents and children ages birth to three years to support their ability to learn, play, express emotions, and develop positive relationships.
Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA): Has your child been diagnosed with autism? Our ABA team provides individualized plans to assist children and their caregivers in improving communication, strengthening social skills, and encouraging positive behaviors.
Telehealth: Easterseals is currently offering in-person services in our centers, as well as community-based appointments for our families in Early Intervention in homes and childcare centers. Additionally, we continue to deliver services via telehealth if the family prefers. New families looking into services for their children should reach out to the Easterseals location closest to them to inquire about therapy services.
Easterseals Camp Fairlee: Easterseals Camp Fairlee offers campers ages six and older a safe and accessible camp experience where they are challenged to discover their full potential. Campers acquire new skills, friendships, and a lifetime of memories, while parents and caregivers enjoy a break from continuous care responsibilities.
Make the First Five Count®
Go to MakeTheFirstFiveCount.org, to find resources like the Ages and Stages Questionnaires®, a free, online screening tool for parents to track their child's developmental milestones.
If you think your child would benefit from any of these programs, Contact Us.
