UAMS Pediatrics - KIDS FIRST Program

KIDS FIRST nurses evaluate each child for learning and behavior problems across all educational disciplines, and then recommend an individualized therapy plan to help improve the functional level of each child.

KIDS FIRST specialized speech, occupational and physical therapeutic services emphasize the development of basic skills, and support each child's ability to interact with family, friends and community.

Early Intervention services at KIDS FIRST are provided in a developmentally appropriate center-based setting with an individualized focus. Each child's treatment plan is developed and implemented by a team of parents and professionals.

As part of a child's treatment team, KIDS FIRST social workers meet with parents at the point of entry, aid with their child's transition into the program and provide continued support and advocacy throughout the child's tenure in the program.

KIDS FIRST provides Nutrition Intervention Services for infants and preschool children. Nutrition staff includes a nutrition technology specialist and six master-level dietitians who travel to KIDS FIRST day clinics across Arkansas.

KIDS FIRST nurses provide day-to-day care of the children, including medications and treatments, health care monitoring, and coordination of care between the various members of the child's health care team.