Services and Programs

First Step offers a variety of innovative programs and services to meet the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and delays.  Please choose from the list of services below which might help you and your loved ones who are living with developmental disabilities and/or delays.

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Adult Services

If you are a parent of an adult with developmental disabilities, you understand the unique challenges he or she faces in just trying to live everyday life. First Step offers various programs and services, including Day Program, Supported Employment, and On Our Own residential living that help men and women learn how to do things you might not have thought possible.

Day Program
Basic Skills Training

Supported Employment
Find A Job and Job Training

On Our Own Residential Living
Living with Independence

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Children Services

Our children services include Early Intervention, Preschool, and School-Age programs. Children in these programs are offered specialized care to aid in their development.

Early Intervention
Detecting Problems in Infants and Toddlers

Pre-School
Dealing With Problems Before School Age

School Age
For Children Unable to Attend Public School

Ann and Nick Tillman Project
For Children with Sensory Needs

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Therapy Services

If your loved one with developmental disabilities would benefit from physical, occupational, and/or speech therapy, First Step offers a full range of therapeutic services to both children and adults. With a physician’s referral, and after careful evaluation, we will design a program to meet each specific need and allow him or her the best chance of success. Our therapists are highly trained and licensed in their respective disciplines.

Physical Therapy
Gross Motor Skills Development for Children & Adults

Occupational Therapy
Fine Motor Skills Development for Children & Adults

Speech – Language Therapy
Speech/Language Skills Development for Children & Adults

High Tech and Traditional Approaches to Therapy
7 Ways We Approach Therapy

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Additional Services

Case Management
Help Locating Community Services

Personal Care
Help With Daily Living Skills

Integrated Supports
An Alternative to Institutional Care

Audiological Services
Hearing Evaluations / Hearing Screenings