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ECCNT
Working to make life better for young children |
Filling an Essential Need
ECCNT is comprised of a
wide variety of people in North Texas who work to make life better for
young children and their families.
Public organizations
include Early Childhood Intervention providers, Head Start, Early Head
Start agencies serving children ages 0-5 with special needs. The public
schools are also important partners. ECCNT currently has representation
from school systems within Region 10 Education Service Center.
 The medical community
involved in ECCNT, including nurses, physicians, child life specialists and
other hospital and clinic personnel, serve the health needs of young
children. Rehabilitation personnel assist in improving health and
development of young children with special needs. These professionals
include speech/language pathologists, audiologists, physical therapists,
occupational therapists, counselors and music therapists. These
specialists work in a variety of settings including home health, early
childhood intervention, private practice and clinics.
Additional agencies and
professionals that support the well being of young children and families
include advocacy organizations, respite care organizations, daycares,
social workers and case managers. These people work to fill in the gaps
and act as a resource for children’s daily needs and care.
Parents and caregivers
of young children are an essential part of ECCNT, providing a family’s
perspective of important issues and concerns.
Together, with the
various areas of expertise within ECCNT, we can work as an effective unit
to improve the welfare of young children and their families.
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