Washington County Board of Developmental Disabilities
1701 Colegate Drive, Marietta, Ohio 45750
740-373-3781

Early Intervention

This program embraces a family-centered approach which ensures young children with disabilities and their families the supports and services necessary for the child's growth and development.  Families of children ages birth to three who have concerns about their child's development are eligible to apply for this program.  Anyone can make a referral for Early Intervention services by calling the Central Referral site Washington County Birth To Three Services at (740)374-4954.

     Supports and services are unique to the needs of every family.  When a family is referred for services, an evaluation for eligibility is completed.  After eligibility is determined, each family receives a comprehensive assessment.  From this assessment, an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) is formulated which targets the needs of the family and child.  Early Intervention supports and services are provided to families within natural environments and routines by professional developmental specialists.  Strategies used are designed to build upon the family's strengths and wishes.  Ancillary services such as speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and aquatics are also available.



Preschool                                                                                             

  Ewing School offers half-day preschool classes four days a week excluding scheduled holidays and breaks for children with and without developmental delays.  Ewing preschool is licensed by the Ohio Department of Education and teachers are certified in Early Childhood Special Education.  Children with special needs who are between the ages of 3 and 6 must be referred by their local school district and may attend Ewing 's program based upon their Individual Education Plan (IEP). 

Preschool programming includes aquatics, physical education and classroom activities that follow a curriculum that is aligned with Ohio’s Early Learning Content Standards.  Speech therapy, physical therapy and occupational therapy services are available to children as determined by their IEPs.  WCBDD also assigns a Services and Supports Coordinator to families upon request.    

Typical Partners are an important part of Ewing 's Preschool Program.  The integration of children with and without delays allows each of them to learn from the others in a structured preschool environment.  The preschoolers without delays are selected following spring and fall screenings.  

School Age

Ewing’s School Age Program offers specialized instruction for students with multiple disabilities who are ages 6 to 22 years.  School age students are provided with a positive, nurturing environment which meets their educational, physical and/or medical needs. 

School Age programming includes aquatics, physical development and classroom activities that focus on pre-vocational training and life skills.  Speech therapy, physical therapy and occupational therapy services are available to children as determined by their IEPs.  Services and Supports Coordinators are assigned to families upon request.   

Last Modified: September 03, 2008