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CDI STRENGTHENS FAMILIES... Research shows that children are most successful when their parents are well supported, informed and connected. At CDI, we strengthen families by coming alongside and helping them develop necessary foundations to fully thrive. We champion families as the most important providers of loving, caring relationships and the best creators of safe, nurturing environments that support healthy development.

CDI gave us Jack back. Jack was in there and they got him out. For that, we are forever grateful. Jack was diagnosed with Autism at age 18 months and had been totally non-verbal. He was missing all the milestones: lack of eye contact, not pointing, avoiding other children and he was most entertained by spinning the dog bowl and turning the truck over to look at the screws. Worried, we made an appointment with a Developmental Pediatrician and were directed first to the local regional center and then to CDI. During his occupational therapy sessions Jack would go in the swing. Each time the therapist would work with him and say, ‘ready, set, go’. After a few months of doing this over and over, he picked up his first word: set. We were so excited! That day started a new way of thinking for us. I realized it was ok for us to hope for anything. He was capable. Three and a half months after Jack started therapy at CDI his level of engagement increased. He truly began to enjoy social situations and at 21 months he started talking. CDI gave us our life back. Jack was in there and they got him out. There is so much fear and uncertainty for a family with a child that has a special need. To see them emerge through therapy is such a miracle. CDI is a safe place where you can come and get all your questions answered. They give you the support that is so desparately needed with no judgment. Everyone understands the fearful place you may be in.”

Robyn, Jacks’ Mom

STRENGTHENING FAMILIES STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES

Our Early Intervention Services focus on strengthening families and strengthening communities.

EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES

MUNITIES... M O C S THEN G N E I STR A strong, healthy community views children as the future and invests in their healthy development. At CDI, we strengthen communities by inviting collaboration with nonprofits, businesses, institutes for higher education and citizens to create a collective community effort. Together with our partners, we are paving the way for a more connected, intentional and nurturing community. CDI is actively involved in the local community, participates in public policy committees and advises groups on best practices for the care and wellbeing of infants and young children. We stay current with legislative issues related to young children and raise community awareness that impacts the care and services for children.

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CDI’s Early Learning Center (ELC): 7260 Owensmouth Avenue Canoga Park, CA 91303 (818) 712-0453

CDI’s Main Office: 6340 Variel Avenue, Suite A Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (818) 888-4559

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Hours: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Saturday

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EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES Expanding on our mission and focus on strengthening families, CDI offers a range of therapeutic services that include: • • • • • • • •

Speech Therapy Occupational Therapy and Sensory Integration Physical Therapy Feeding Therapy Developmental Support Services Child & Family Counseling Social Skills Parent Support Groups

How is CDI’s approach different?

Therapists use an integrated “whole child” approach guided by research in child development, brain science, attachment and learning theory. Parents are empowered as active participants and collaborators in their child’s individualized treatment. We approach families with warmth and care while helping them navigate services from assessment to therapy to a brighter future.

For young children and their families in the San Fernando Valley, CDI provides top-quality, relationship-based early intervention and therapeutic services for young children. We observe children reaching their great potential when we listen to parents and work with them as the expert on their child.

Child & Family-Focused:

CDI’s approach is unique because it engages the family. A core value of CDI is to include and support parents as active participants and collaborators in their child’s development.

Individualized & Relationship-Based:

We meet children where they are developmentally and work alongside them and their family to build on strengths. Research shows that when a child is calm, happy and engaged - they learn best. We work to create this warm, nurturing environment in therapy. Our model is not one-size-fits-all and is individualized for each child and famly.

Director of Clinical Programs

Tessa Graham is the Director of Clinical Programs at the Child Development Institute and is involved with program development, supervision and training. Tessa is dedicated to supporting healthy development for all children and their families and works to ensure that CDI delivers high quality services. A child is a whole being - they are one whole operating system. Our approach teaches a child how to connect; how to be interested in other people; how to have warm, emotionally responsive, communicative relationships.”

Call (818) 888-4559 to make an appointment with our team today and let us guide you through this process!

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You are not alone - we are here to help! We have helped thousands of families by guiding them through their child’s development process, educating them regarding available resources and providing them with quality family-focused, age-appropriate intervention services.

Tessa Graham MS, MFT, BCBA

At Child Development Institute (CDI) our mission is to help all children reach their full potential by supporting the relationships and environments that shape early development.

the fears associated with missed developmental milestones.

A leading expert for over 22 years in Early Childhood Development partnered with the number one expert on your child...YOU!

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