Early Intervention

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Family Cost Participation fees have been eliminated with Public Act 21-46 in CT. All Part C Early Intervention services and supports in CONNECTICUT are available with NO OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS for all families!

Contact The Therapy Center at Abilis and Karen Feder, director of Therapeutic Services at 203-324-1880 ext. 302 or mobile phone 203-561-3592 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Abilis Birth to Three Services

For a child with a developmental disability or delay, early intervention makes all the difference.

Our Birth to Three early intervention programs help families address the diverse developmental and health-related needs of their infants and toddlers. Abilis pairs children and families with appropriate teachers and therapists to deliver an individualized therapy program based on identified goals and objectives.

In the State of Connecticut, Abilis is one of 11 Birth to Three service providers who have an autism designation, allowing us to provide diagnostic and intensive services to children with an autism diagnosis. Our teachers and therapists coach and provide support to families in natural learning environments, such as the home or day care.

The State of Connecticut Child Development Hotline (800.505.7000) is your entry point into the Birth to Three program. If you specifically request Abilis, you will be directed to us and our team. Abilis will then arrange for a visit with you and your child. During the visit, Abilis will discuss your concerns and evaluate your child to determine program eligibility. If your child qualifies for our Birth to Three program, Abilis will work with you to create an individualized service plan to address your child’s cognitive, communication, physical, sensory, and behavioral needs. Abilis will identify the right teachers and therapists to deliver the plan both in your home and in community settings that are important to you.

If your child does not qualify for state-funded services, Abilis offers private therapy services and will help guide you to the best educational and therapeutic resources available to meet your child’s needs.

B23 Fees changes

For further information, please call Karen Feder, Director of Therapeutic Services, 203 324-1880 ext. 302 or mobile phone 203 561-3592

Therapeutic Services

Abilis is home to experts who work together to create a cohesive approach to personalized therapeutic care. Our therapies, housed in our Therapy Center, are administered using best practices and are available at Abilis or in the environments you choose, including your home and places in the community where the therapy will be the most effective.

Life Services

Abilis provides needed supports to people throughout their lives. Our goal is to enhance each person’s quality of life through social activities, meaningful employment and high quality residential services. Our Life Services programs include health and wellness care delivered by certified professionals.

The Individual Life Plan

The Individual Life Plan (ILP) is our signature service. Abilis works collaboratively with families to assess existing needs, plan for future needs, and create a personalized roadmap for anticipated therapeutic and life skills services for their family member with disabilities. From birth through adulthood to later stages in life, the ILP will help families and individuals with disabilities prepare for and successfully navigate major life transitions.

Activities

Abilis offers social and recreational programs for children, teens, and adults. These programs range from weekly music, art, and cooking classes to monthly birthday parties with dancing and teen social gatherings with games and pizza. In addition to these regular events, Abilis schedules special outings to New York City and other destinations to enjoy arts events.