For Parents and Caregivers

A family is sitting on a blanket at the playground. The father is juggling colorful, small balls while the mother helps a baby stand to watch.

Early Intervention (EI) is a program designed to help families support the growth and development of their infants and toddlers who are delayed in their development or have a diagnosed condition known to cause developmental delay. EI providers support parents to help their children develop to their fullest potential.

Resources for infants and toddlers

Resources for infants & toddlers who are deaf or hard of hearing

"Just in Time" Hearing-Related Resources for Families
101 Ideas for Families with Infants who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing: An Approach to Listening and Spoken Language
Community Partners for Children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (English PDF)
Early Intervention: Communication and Language Services for Families of Deaf and Decision Guide to Communication Choices
Helping Baby Adjust to Hearing Aids
Learning about Hearing Loss- A Roadmap for Families Hard-of-Hearing Children (English PDF) (Spanish PDF)
Rhode Island and Massachusetts Pediatric Audiologists (English PDF)
Rhode Island Family Sign Language Initiatives
RI Department of Health Shared Plan of Care Form (English PDF) (Spanish PDF)
RI Early Intervention Guide to Your Child's Hearing Assessment (English PDF) (Spanish PDF)
Understanding your Hearing Test

Resources for infants & toddlers with vision impairments

A Guide to Your Child's Vision Assessment (English PDF)
Eight Key Vision Developmental Milestones to Monitor from Birth to First Birthday