First Step Arkansas

02/02/2026

Happy Groundhog Day! Dreaming of sunny days ahead and ice-free mornings. ☀️

02/01/2026

01/30/2026

👣 What Happens in an Early Childhood Screening?
Curious about what to expect when you schedule a developmental screening?

Here’s how we help families take the first step:
• Review of your child’s communication, movement, and social skills
• Observations from licensed therapists and educators
• Simple activities your child can do at home or school

Start here:
www.firststeparkansas.com/what-to-expect-during-a-developmental-screening/

01/28/2026

👶 What Age Qualifies for Early Intervention?
Not sure if your child is the right age to begin services?
• Most programs start from birth to age 3
• Developmental preschool picks up from 18 months
• Support doesn’t stop—First Step continues through adulthood
• Early is always better when it comes to support

Get the age details:
www.firststeparkansas.com/early-intervention-age-range-what-ages-qualify/

01/27/2026

Meet Jessica Franko, a Speech Therapist who embodies our commitment to collaboration. She explains why working with families and other therapists is essential to creating effective
treatment plans.

01/26/2026

Daily living skills matter—like sorting laundry, treating stains, folding clothes, and choosing weather-appropriate outfits. These skills build lifelong independence.

See all life-skills training at https://www.firststeparkansas.com