WHAT IS AAHBEI?

The American Association for Home-Based Early Interventionists (pronounced AH-BEE) serves families and those working in the field of early intervention with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with special needs.

This organization is a genuine partnership of individuals working together to provide:

• Quality services and support for children with special needs
• Family support and networking
• Professional development and networking
• Local, regional, and national representation
• Knowledge, linkage, leadership and resources to it's members

AAHBEI has a special, though not exclusive emphasis on the home as a beneficial environment for early intervention. A unique strength of AAHBEI is its focus on sensory loss along with attention to all special needs.

WHO SHOULD JOIN?

Parents and Families        Early Interventionists        Teachers        Administrators

Physicians        Students        Paraeducators        Therapists

WHAT CAN AAHBEI DO FOR YOU?

• Current Information provided to those who need it most
• Motivating Regional Conferences offer refreshing and energizing ideas to continue quality services
• Newsletters provide timely information and inspirational family stories
• Web site (AAHBEI.org) for interactive support and resources for members
• Video library provides professional development training and informational presentations
• Networking connects others through online topical chat rooms, bulletin boards, e-mail, and regional conferences