How you can “Learn the Signs”
From birth to 5 years, your child should reach milestones in playing, learning, speaking, acting, and moving. Track your child’s development and act early if you have a concern.
Family Engaged Developmental Screening and Ongoing Monitoring Resources
These are some of the resources we share with centers as they progress through the process of onboarding into the Free ASQ-3® and ASQ:SE-2® online program. We hope that you will find them useful as you provide technical assistance.
Enrolling in Kentucky’s Early Intervention System
Do you want to learn more about the referral process for children in Kentucky with a suspected developmental delay? These brochures were created by KEIS (formerly known as First Steps).
Find services in my area.
Acting Early doesn’t mean you have to travel. Many resources are available in your area. Choose your county to explore.
Please note that this list of resources are referrals only and not recommendations.
Atlas Physical Therapy
Phone: 270-247-9500
1413 State Route 45 North Mayfield, KY 42066
Services:
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- ABA therapy
Atlas Physical Therapy
Phone: 270-443-0681
100 Kiana Court Suite A Paducah, KY 42001
Services:
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- ABA therapy
School District/Preschool
Kentucky’s preschool education programs are available for all four-year-old children whose family income is no more than 160% of poverty; all three and four-year-old children with developmental delays and disabilities, regardless of income; and other four-year-old children as placements are available based on district decision.
Augusta Independent
307 Bracken St
Augusta, KY 41002
Phone: (606) 756-2545
Fax: (606) 756-2149
Web: http://www.augusta.kyschools.us
Taylor Elementary School
140 Gibson Dr Brooksville KY 41004
Phone: (606)735-2169 or (606)735-2058
Phone: 270-252-9266
3265 Mayfield Hwy Benton, KY 42025
School District/Preschool
Kentucky’s preschool education programs are available for all four-year-old children whose family income is no more than 160% of poverty; all three and four-year-old children with developmental delays and disabilities, regardless of income; and other four-year-old children as placements are available based on district decision.
Ballard/Carlisle Public Library System
Phone: 270-335-5059
Kentucky Resources
Please note that this list of resources are referrals only and not recommendations.
National Resources
Please note that this list of resources are referrals only and not recommendations.
Birthday Cards
Do you have a little one in your program celebrating a birthday? These colorful Birthday cards not only wish a child a Happy Birthday, but they also share developmental milestones and fun activities to do with a child.
Early Intervention Contacts in KY
Kentucky Early Intervention System (formerly referred to as First Steps) is a statewide early intervention system that provides services to children with developmental disabilities from birth to age 3 and their families.
Public Preschool
Kentucky’s public preschool education programs are available for all four-year-old children whose family income is no more than 160% of poverty; all three and four-year old children with developmental delays and disabilities, regardless of income; and other four-year old children as placements are available based on district decision. Contact your local school district for more information.
Kentucky Watch Me: Free Training Course!
KY Watch Me! Celebrating Milestones and Sharing Concerns promotes family engaged developmental monitoring. Includes Kentucky-specific resources for early childhood teachers and families (1 clock hour in ECE-TRIS).
Resiliency Resources
Resources for families, early childhood professionals, and children to build their ability to adjust to life’s changes and challenges.
Kentucky Partners
It takes a village! Discover the exceptional services our community partners offer. Explore their websites to learn more about how we are helping Kentucky’s children learn and grow.
Contact Us
To receive email updates from “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” of Kentucky, send an email request to sally.dannenberg@uky.edu.
Christine Hausman
CDC’s “Learn the Signs. Act Early. Ambassador to Kentucky
Sally Dannenberg
Developmental Support Coordinator
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