{"id":3323,"date":"2022-04-06T10:07:24","date_gmt":"2022-04-06T16:07:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/laguna-beach\/?page_id=3323"},"modified":"2025-08-23T14:54:39","modified_gmt":"2025-08-23T21:54:39","slug":"earlyinterventionprogram","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/laguna-beach\/philanthropic-programs\/earlyinterventionprogram\/","title":{"rendered":"Infant Development Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Infant Development Program&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|font_size:25%20pt|text_align:center|color:%23003399&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]There are no other programs across the nation offering an Infant Development Program (IDP) for developmentally delayed infants, prenatal to age 1 year. Originally named the Early Intervention Program (EIP), Assistance League of Laguna Beach stepped into that space over 50 years ago when a need was recognized for parents with babies born with special needs.<\/p>\n<p>A professional staff of occupational and physical therapists, developmental teachers and behavioral specialists educate parents on how to exercise, stimulate, guide, play and care for their babies.\u00a0 There is no fee or cost to the families participating in the Early Intervention Program.\u00a0\u00a0Assistance League of Laguna Beach provides the facility and funds this outstanding program through proceeds from its Thrift shop, from grants and cash donations.<\/p>\n<p>We believe that family participation is the key to success in providing early intervention services. Therefore, we provide families with the \u201chands-on\u201d experience to guide them in furthering their child\u2019s developmental opportunities. Our professional staff of occupational and physical therapists, developmental teachers and behavioral specialists make specific recommendations for each child to ensure his or her optimal development.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3496&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1650908703668{margin-top: 75px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Professional Therapists Focus On:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Gross Motor Skills<\/li>\n<li>Fine Motor Skills<\/li>\n<li>Sensory Motor Skills<\/li>\n<li>Feeding and Eating Skills<\/li>\n<li>Cognitive Skills<\/li>\n<li>Social and Emotional Skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3498&#8243; img_size=&#8221;Medium&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1650909532257{margin-top: 50px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3591&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1650909652354{margin-top: 50px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3602&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1650910310047{margin-top: 25px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3592&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1650908594126{margin-top: 25px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>IDP Graduation<\/h3>\n<p>When a baby reaches his or her optimal development level, the achievement is celebrated with a graduation ceremony complete with cap and gown.\u00a0 As evidence of reaching this important milestone, the graduate receives a diploma and Matilda the Gorilla, the IDP mascot.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1755985950853{border-right-width: 5px !important;border-color: #878787 !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Parent Testimonials<\/h3>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/laguna-beach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2022\/04\/IMG_5466-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3604 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/laguna-beach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2022\/04\/IMG_5466-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/laguna-beach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2022\/04\/IMG_5466-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/laguna-beach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2022\/04\/IMG_5466-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/laguna-beach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2022\/04\/IMG_5466-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/laguna-beach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2022\/04\/IMG_5466-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/laguna-beach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2022\/04\/IMG_5466-958x1277.jpg 958w, https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/laguna-beach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2022\/04\/IMG_5466-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/laguna-beach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2022\/04\/IMG_5466-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a>&#8220;I am so blessed to have participated in the Infant Development Program from the time my son was just five weeks old.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>From the singing during circle time to the many therapy stations to the amazing people who rock and soothe our babies while the parents have a counselor-led discussion, we felt so loved and cared for during the whole three-hour session every single week.\u00a0 We will be forever grateful.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right\"><em>&#8211; Kristin K. Daniels<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=yeFwBmW_Prk&amp;t=12s&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1650912530328{margin-top: 50px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_cta h2=&#8221;ICEC Kids&#8221; h2_font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:center|color:%23ff0000&#8243; h2_use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; h4=&#8221;For Referrals or More Information&#8221; txt_align=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; add_button=&#8221;bottom&#8221; btn_title=&#8221;Access ICEC Kids&#8221; btn_style=&#8221;flat&#8221; btn_color=&#8221;juicy-pink&#8221; btn_size=&#8221;sm&#8221; btn_align=&#8221;center&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;top&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-baby&#8221; i_color=&#8221;white&#8221; i_background_style=&#8221;rounded&#8221; i_background_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_size=&#8221;lg&#8221; use_custom_fonts_h2=&#8221;true&#8221; i_on_border=&#8221;true&#8221; btn_link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Ficeckids.org%2F&#8221; i_custom_background_color=&#8221;#ff0000&#8243;]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/laguna-beach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2022\/05\/ICEC_logo.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"296\" height=\"144\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4304 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/laguna-beach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2022\/05\/ICEC_logo.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Contact Us<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:allagunamembership@gmail.com\">allagunamembership@gmail.com<\/a><br \/>\n(949) 494-6097[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Infant Development Program&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|font_size:25%20pt|text_align:center|color:%23003399&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]There are no other programs across the nation offering an Infant Development Program (IDP) for developmentally delayed infants, prenatal to age 1 year. 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