• Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
• Limb Lengthening & Reconstruction
• Elly Hammerman Center for
  the Treatment of
  Neuromuscular Disorders
     - Spasticity Center
     - Arthrogryposis
     - First Chance/Pre-School Program
• Wallace B. Lehman, M.D. Center for
  Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
     - Club Feet
     - Hip Dysplasia-Ganz Osteotomy
     - Scoliosis
• Pediatric Medicine for
  Disabled Children
     - Down's Syndrome
     - Osteoporosis in Children

THE FIRST CHANCE PROGRAM EARLY INTERVENTION/PRESCHOOL

The First Chance Program is a centerbased pediatric program at the Hospital For Joint Diseases.  We provide services for children birth through age five who present with Developmental Delays, Speech Language Delays, Cognitive Impairments and other Health Impairments.

Children receive Educational services in a small structured classroom with certified Special Education Teachers and Teacher Assistants.  We offer ½ day (2 1/2 hours) programming 12 months a year.  In addition Speech Language, Occupational and Physical Therapies are provided for your child as specified on their I.F.S.P. (Individual Family Service Plan) or I.E.P. (Individual Education Plan).

We offer parent Educational/Support Groups, Psychological Services and individual Psychosocial counseling for our families.

For More Information Contact:
Linda E. Both, SAS
Director First Chance Program
(212) 598-6154
Fax:  (212) 598-6607

These services are provided at no cost to the families and transportation is provided for you and your child.