Only offered by a small number of agencies in Philadelphia. Specialized support for children who have experienced trauma or are showing signs of social-emotional difficulty. Our ITSE specialists teach families strategies to promote emotional wellness, healthy attachment, and resilience from the ground up.
Infant-Toddler Social-Emotional Coordination services (ITSE) help children & families who may have experienced:
Infant Toddler Social Emotional (ITSE) interventionists are specialized professionals within the Early Intervention (ITEI) program who provide evidence-based, free support for children aged 3 and younger. They address social, emotional, and behavioral concerns, offering specialized coaching and strategies for young children.
ITSE interventionists are required to be certified in Attachment Biobehavioral Catch-up (ABC). This model helps caregivers interpret their child’s behavioral cues and provides sensitive, responsive care.
Positive Outcomes for the Child
Positive Outcomes for the Family
Infant-Toddler Social-Emotional (ITSE) services help children & families who may have experienced:
We believe that the foundation, central influence and main source of support in a child’s life is family. Therefore, we encourage and support family members to be active participants in their child’s intervention services. We’re sensitive to each family’s customs and values, and honor cultural diversity and family traditions.
If you’ve started noticing things — your child isn’t making eye contact the way you’d expect, or they’re not responding to their name, or something just feels different — we want you to know: reaching out early is the most powerful thing you can do.
When your child is going through early intervention, it’s easy to focus entirely on their development — the milestones, the therapies, the goals. But the truth is, children don’t grow in isolation. They grow in families. And families face real challenges every day.
From the moment a baby is born, their brain is making connections at a remarkable pace. Those first three years are a window of incredible opportunity — and Special Instruction is designed to make the most of every single day within it.
Your child’s first words are magic. But when communication feels like a struggle — for them or for you — it can be stressful and isolating. You’re not alone, and early support makes a real difference.
Watching your baby reach their first physical milestones — lifting their head, rolling over, sitting up, taking those first wobbly steps — is one of the greatest joys of parenthood. When those milestones are delayed or seem difficult, it’s natural to worry. Physical Therapy is here to help.
Every child learns to navigate the world in their own way — through touch, movement, play, and daily routines. When those everyday activities feel overwhelming or out of reach, Occupational Therapy can help.
