Early Intervention

TheraCare provides a full array of services to the birth through three year old population in the following towns in Connecticut.

Early Intervention

The State's Birth to Three System is funded by a combination of federal and state dollars, private insurance and family fees (based on gross income). Services provided by TheraCare include but are not limited to evaluation and assessment, service coordination and all other required services under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act such as family training and home visits by a variety of therapists and educators, as well as applying various methodologies to meet the needs of our autism population.

Our skilled professionals work in partnership with each family, and their primary health care providers, to create an environment for enhancing their ability to meet their child's individual needs.

TheraCare's teachers and clinicians receive intensive and ongoing training by our full-time supervisory staff and full-time administrators support not only our program but also the families we serve. All children are seen in their natural environment.

To refer your child to Connecticut's Birth to Three Program, call Connecticut's Child Development Infoline at (800) 505-7000.

Autism Specialty Program

TheraCare's Academy for Young Minds Autism Program has been providing quality Early Intervention services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, since 2007.

The philosophy of TheraCare's Academy for Young Minds reflects professionals working collaboratively with families and communities to capitalize on the individual potential of each child. TheraCare has developed its own curriculum, Developmental Designs for Young Minds, using standardized, formal, and informal testing tools and developmental stage guidelines.

TheraCare employs professionals with expertise in various teaching methods for children with developmental disabilities and children with Autism Spectrum Disorders such as Applied Behavior Analysis/including Verbal Behavior (ABA), the use of Discrete Trial Teaching (DTT) methods, Relationship-based approach (DIR) or a combination of one or more methods. The program is also supervised by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA).

At TheraCare, we strive to reach our ultimate goal which is for every child to learn using a natural approach, in the least restrictive environment. For more information on our Academy for Young Minds program, please call our toll-free number, (888)355-3255.