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Roxanne Welsh is the Early Intervention Specialist for children birth to 18 months of age. Roxanne graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Science degree in Special Education and from Wright State University with a Master of Education in Curriculum and Supervision. She is a Certified Instructor of Infant Message and has worked for the Shelby County BDD for over 25 years.

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 Sarah Blackburn is the Early Intervention Specialist for children 18 months to 3 years of age.  Sarah graduated from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor of Science in Developmental Disabilities and Habilitation.  Her last semester in school was spent in Wood County's Early Intervention Program, followed by working for Council on Rural Services with infants and toddlers after graduation.

“Through many repeated play experiences, children can clarify and master many fundamental physical, social and intellectual skills and concepts.”
– Isenberg and Jacobs, 1982.

Infant/toddler classes for parents and their children meet twice a week for 2 hour sessions. Sibling care is available while the parents or caregivers are in class.

What Will My Child Do In Class?

  • Play
  • Work
  • Learn through play
  • Participate in a routine
  • Maintain focus on an activity: attention
  • Get time away from siblings
  • Watch and imitate other children
  • Try new activities and ideas
  • Interact with a variety of people
  • Participate in snack time

Typical Classroom Schedule

  • Opening Circle – stories, songs, surprises
  • Play/Intervention-therapists, early intervention specialists, parents work on goals with child
  • Snack time-language development, turn taking
  • Closing Circle

What Do I Do When I'm In Class?

  • Play with your child and other children
  • Participate in activities with child
  • Learn and get new ideas
  • Be supportive of whoever is working with child
  • Model language
  • Write in journals
  • Help your child develop independence
  • Slow down and relax
  • Communicate with other parents
  • Be helpful, tidy up room
  • Check mailboxes each time you come to class
  • Tell staff about what child is doing & your concerns

PLEASE…

  • Abide by our sick/absence policy
  • CALL US if you will not be in class: 498-0101