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The
first several years of a child's life
are magical and special. During these
formative years, a child's ability
to grow and learn is at an all time
high. We can help meet a child's unique
needs through a wide variety of comprehensive
programs that include:
- Screening
and evaluation of infants and preschool
children
- Education
and therapy
- Referral
of children and families to diagnostic
clinics and other appropriate agencies
- Home,
community and school-based support
services for families
- Service
coordination
- Consultation
with school and other agencies
- Summer
services
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Children,
from birth to five years of age, receive
specific educational and therapeutic
services based on their individual
needs. Adults benefit from the information
and support they receive regarding
the child's development.
There
is no cost to families for services,
and transportation arrangements can
be made.
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Select
from the following:
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Early
Intervention Program (Infants
& Toddlers)
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| Children
take part in activities where
they receive help from certified
special education teachers and
certified/licensed therapists.
Parents and caregivers are encouraged
to work together with our staff
to help a child achieve his or
her full potential. A wide range
of services is offered n group
or individual settings, at a child's
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- Educational
Activities: Children
can learn, grow and develop
through play and interaction
with others
- Parent/Child
Activities: We encourage
parents to take an active,
hands-on role in their child's
development
- Family
Support Group: Parents
can informally exchange information
with others and learn effective
ways to communicate with their
children and plan for their
future
- Individual
Activities: We offer
individual therapy services
such as physical, occupational
and speech/language therapy
to meet each child's unique
needs
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KidStart Staff members find
their job is "gratifying"
... "challenging"
... "rewarding." It
involves "continual learning."
There's the "feeling of
love" that is part of every
day.
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you would like to learn more about
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Preschool
Program (Ages 3 to 5 years)
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"I
can't believe the AWESOME attitude!
What great teachers!"
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children need more one-to-one
assistance and guidance to help
them learn. Our goal is to help
all children acquire new knowledge
and skills that will increase
their self-sufficiency and academic
success by enhancing their growth
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preschool staff includes certified
special education teachers, teacher
assistants/aides, speech/language
therapists and physical and occupational
therapists who work closely with
parents and local schools to determine
the most appropriate program for
each individual child. Our school
psychologist works with children
and is a resource for staff and
parents. Preschool services are
offered at our centers, within
your home or in the community.
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Classrooms
Available at Our Centers:
- Half
Day & Full Day Self-Contained
Classrooms:
Each classroom is designed
to meet a child's individual
needs at his or her
stage of development.
Classroom size does
not exceed 12 children.
- Half
Day & Full Day Integrated
Classrooms:
Each class is blended
into the Children's
Services Day Care Program
or Head Start Program
with approximately 18
children in the class.
Eight of these children
have special needs and
receive special education
and therapeutic services.
All children learn together
in a caring and supportive
atmosphere.
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Physical
Therapy
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therapy focuses on movement skills,
balance and coordination. Therapists
work with children at home, in
the classroom or in the large
therapy room. A variety of equipment
such as therapy balls, wedges,
tricycles and balance beams are
used along with games to improve
large motor skills.
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Occupational
Therapy
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| Occupational
therapy addresses development
in the areas of self-help, sensory-motor
and fine motor abilities. Using
play and a wide variety of activities,
therapists work with children
at home, in the classroom or in
the large therapy room. Through
play with swings, scooters, puzzles,
pegboards and many other materials,
therapists facilitate development
of early childhood skills. |
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Speech
Therapy
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| Speech
therapy activities are often play-oriented since young children
learn primarily through their
play and play activities are motivating
and fun for them. Therapy materials
may include toys, books, musical
tapes, pictures, art materials
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Assistive and augmentative communication
devices such as sign language,
language boards or synthesized
computer devices may also be
used.
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"My
son's speech has improved 1000%
since he started attending!"
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| Activities
are designed to help the child
achieve small steps in development
so that he or she receives as
much success and reward as possible.
Parents play a critical role in
their child's development and
are encouraged to take an active
part. Speech therapy nurtures
the speech and language development
of the child and helps to make
daily communication easier. |
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Special
Education
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Education, like all education,
is about teaching and learning.
Some children need more one-to-one
assistance and specific guidelines
to help them learn. Special Education
teachers are trained in teaching
methods to accommodate individual
learning styles and to modify
the learning environment so children
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Professionals involved in special
education teams vary depending
on children's needs. Professionals
working with certified special
education teachers might include
regular classroom teachers,
school psychologists, health
professionals, counselors, speech
therapists, occupational therapists
and physical therapists. Additionally,
parent input is an essential
part of individualized education
programs for young children.
The
goal for all is to help children
acquire new knowledge and skills
that will increase their self-sufficiency,
academic success and will enhance
their growth and development.
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Our
two convenient locations are
available to serve families
all year:
KidStart Geneseo Center
Holcomb Building, SUNY Geneseo
Geneseo, NY 14454
(585) 245-5688 |
KidStart Dansville Center
309 Main Street
Dansville, NY 14437
(585) 335-5615 |
KidStart Mt. Morris Center
66 Stanley Street
Mt. Morris, NT 14510
(585) 658-2088 |
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Please
feel free to contact us to find
out more about our programs.
As a first step, you can choose
us to provide an evaluation
to determine if your child is
in need of special developmental
services.
Call
(585) 245-5688.
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