The Children's Book That Explains Early Intervention
A children's book that helps families, children, educators, and community partners understand what happens during an early intervention visit.
Ellie’s First Early Intervention Visit is a children’s book that introduces families, children, educators, therapists, and community partners to the world of early intervention. Through Ellie’s story, readers discover what happens during a family training visit, how caregivers participate, and how everyday routines become opportunities for learning and growth
"My hope is that Ellie helps children smile, families feel prepared, and communities better understand the incredible gift of early intervention."
Peek Inside Ellie's Story
đą Everyday routines become learning opportunities
đľ Learning through play
â¤ď¸ Parents are part of the visit
đĄ What happens during family training
⨠Confidence for children and caregivers
Great for...
đ¨âđŠâđ§ Families preparing for their first visit
đŤ Preschool and childcare classrooms
đ University early childhood programs
𩺠Pediatric and therapy waiting rooms
đŠâđŤ Professional development
đ Public libraries
đ¨âđŠâđ§ Families
Help children understand what happens during an early intervention visit.
đŤ Early Childhood Programs
Introduce early intervention during family engagement nights or classroom reading.
đ Colleges & Universities
Support discussions in early childhood, special education, and therapy programs.
𩺠Therapists & Clinics
Share with families waiting to begin services.
â¤ď¸ Community Partners
Build awareness of the value of early intervention.
Free Community Reading
Bring Ellie to Your Community
Whether you’re hosting a preschool family night, an early childhood conference, a university class, or a community event, Dr. Teresa White brings Ellie’s story to life through an engaging reading and conversation about early intervention.
Schedule a Free Reading
- Preschool Family Nights
- Child Care Centers
- Elementary Schools
- Public Libraries
- Early Childhood Conferences
- University Classes
- Parent Support Groups
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What to Expect During the Event
đ Storytime
Meet Ellie through an engaging read-aloud.
đ Meet Ellie the Puppet
Children meet the character they’ve just discovered.
đŹ Family Questions
Learn what early intervention and family training really look like.
â¤ď¸ Early Childhood Advocacy
Celebrate the power of supporting children during the earliest years.