Helping Children and Families Find Their Path Forward
Crossroads Early Intervention & Training (EIT) provides developmental assessments, early intervention services, and family support for young children and their caregivers on the Lower Eastern Shore.
What We do
Comprehensive services designed to support your child's growth and your family's journey
Play Therapy
Helping Children express emotions, build confidence and develop resilience through guided play.
Developmental Testing
Comprehensive assessments to understand you child's strengths and challanges.
School Readiness
Building focus communiction, and independence for classroom success.
Occupational Therapy
Supporting motor skills, sensory regulations, and everyday independance.
Parenting Support
Practical tools and guidance to strneghten connections and foster growth at home
Play-Based Intervention
Play Therapy
Play therapy allows children to express emotions, work through challenges, and develop essential social and emotional skills in a safe, supportive environment. Through carefully guided play activities, our therapists help children:
Build self-confidence and emotional regulation
Develop communication and social interaction skills
Learn problem-solving and coping strategies
Process difficult experiences or transitions
Strengthen relationships with caregivers
Play is the language of childhood—through it, children communicate, explore, and heal.
Play-Based Intervention
Developmental Testing
In December 2023, Crossroads Early Intervention & Training (EIT) was established as a nonprofit initiative under The Child & Family Foundation.
Cognitive and intellectual development
Language and communication skills
Motor development (fine and gross motor)
Social-emotional functioning
Adaptive behavior and daily living skills
Autism spectrum characteristics
What to expect: Assessment appointments typically last 2-3 hours and include time for both parent consultation and direct observation with your child. We provide a detailed written report and feedback session to discuss findings and recommendations.
Play-Based Intervention
School Readiness
Starting school is a major milestone. Our school readiness program helps children develop the foundational skills they need to thrive in the classroom, including:
Pre-academic skills (early literacy, numeracy, shapes, colors)
Attention, focus, and task completion
Following multi-step directions
Self-regulation and managing emotions
Communication and asking for help
Social skills and peer interaction
Occupational therapy (OT) supports children in developing the skills needed for everyday activities—from self-care to play to learning. Our OT services address:
Play-Based Intervention
Occupational Therapy
In December 2023, Crossroads Early Intervention & Training (EIT) was established as a nonprofit initiative under The Child & Family Foundation.
Fine motor skills (writing, cutting, buttoning)
Gross motor coordination and strength
Sensory processing and regulation
Visual-motor integration
Self-care skills (feeding, dressing, hygiene)
Activities of daily living and independence
Our approach: We use play-based, child-centered methods that make therapy engaging and meaningful. Parents are active partners in the process, learning strategies to support skill development at home.
Play-Based Intervention
Parenting Support
Parents are their child's first and most important teachers. Our parenting support programs provide practical tools, guidance, and encouragement to help families:
Understand child development and milestones
Strengthen parent-child attachment and connection
Manage challenging behaviors with positive strategies
Support learning and growth at home
Navigate systems and access community resources
Build confidence in parenting skills
All parenting support services are provided at no cost to families, thanks to generous funding from our community partners.
Early intervention isn't just about addressing delays—it's about recognizing potential and providing every child with the support they need to thrive.
Getting Started is Easy
Three simple steps to begin your family's journey with Crossroads
Assessment
Meet with our team for a comprehensive developmental assessment to understand your child's unique strengths and needs.
Assessment
Meet with our team for a comprehensive developmental assessment to understand your child's unique strengths and needs.
Assessment
Meet with our team for a comprehensive developmental assessment to understand your child's unique strengths and needs.
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