About Play Early Intervention

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Helping babies & toddlers in South Carolina overcome developmental delays & achieve milestones

FOR INFANTS & TODDLERS IN South carolina | AGE 0 – 6

Is your infant or toddler dealing with a common development delay?

During the first years, children are learning through play to master skills and solve everyday problems. They are developing their motor skills, thinking, speech, self-help skills, and social and emotional skills. Learn more about each one of these areas and take our quiz to see if you need our help. We are here to help you get the early intervention services you need.

Crawling, Sitting, Standing, Walking, Running, and Jumping

Motor Skills

Problem Solving, Attention, Imitation, Exploration, Memory, Pre-Reading Skills

thinking

Listening Skills, Cooing, Babbling, Using Words and Simple Phrases, Answering Questions

Language

Feeding/Eating, Sleeping, Brushing Teeth, Dressing Skills, Toileting

self help

Relationship Skills, Self-Confidence, Ability to Self-Soothe, Share & Play With Others, Listen & Follow Directions

social/emotional
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Early Intervention SERVICES WE PROVIDE FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Everyday, we help children around South Carolina who are experiencing common developmental delays or who have disabilities. Early intervention provides an array of support-based services. Learn more about how we help you every step of the way:

Service Coordination
In South Carolina, knowing who to call and how to navigate state programs can be tough. Let us handle all the tricky parts for you, to make sure you get the therapies, services, and support you and your child need, right when you need them.
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Family Training
Our experienced instructors use their knowledge of early childhood development to equip families with the skills needed to help their child grow, develop, learn, and participate in everyday activities. We help children reach their maximum potential.
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Did you know?
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children from the ages of 3 years through 17 years has one or more developmental disabilities
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An estimated one in 40 children in the United States is born with an early motor delay.
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About Play provides early intervention in 42 of the 46 counties in South Carolina.

OUR SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE ACROSS SOUTH CAROLINA

Since 2014, About Play has become one of the largest providers of early intervention services in South Carolina, helping thousands of babies and toddlers reach developmental milestones.

Our services are available in all of these counties below.

Lowcountry
Midlands
Upstate
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Open Positions Available for Early Intervention Specialists in South Carolina

Have a lifetime of impact on kids, parents, and families.

Are you a creative, motivated, and passion-driven professional who wants to join a fun-filled team of Early Interventionists? We'd love to meet you! About Play is committed to serving and supporting families and children ages birth to six years with developmental delays or disabilities. Find out more about our open positions have to offer today!
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what people are saying

“About Play has been absolutely wonderful to our family and it's a blessing that my little Ava is catching up to her age. In a small amount of time, she has learned so much.”
- MARTHA S
"As parents of a 2.5 year-old daughter who barely talks, it amazes me when Beth opens our front door and says, "Mckenzie"
- Heather L
"About Play Early Intervention services have truly been a blessing. We have noticed significant progress with her developmental skills since her sessions began in 2013."
- Amanda M
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About Play Founders

Laura McCraw

DIRECTOR/CO-OWNER

Willie Jean Stokes

DIRECTOR/CO-OWNER
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