About Us
Every child deserves the strongest start.
The Pediatric Development Center is a non-profit that was founded in 1982. Of the 60 Early Intervention programs in Massachusetts, PDC is unique in that it is the only independent, free-standing program of its kind without a larger organization as an umbrella agency.
PDC is the only organization in Central and South Berkshire County that provides the services we offer. Local pediatricians trust us and refer families to us so that we can work together to support every child’s development.
What We Do
Our highly trained team of physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, developmental specialists, music therapist, and social workers work closely with families to create individualized care plans. Services are provided in the child’s natural environments.
We also offer:
Center-based playgroups that promote learning through connection and play
A groundbreaking Early Autism Diagnosis Program that brings timely answers close to home
Developmental assessments and family support at no cost to families
Who is Eligible for Early Intervention?
Early Intervention services at PDC are available to children from birth to age three who have:
A diagnosed medical condition that may delay development, or
A developmental delay in one or more areas such as communication, motor skills, social-emotional growth, or feeding
Risk factors that may make developmental delays more likely.
Let us be part of your journey.
At PDC, we see your child’s potential and we’re here to help them thrive.
Mission
Our mission is to empower families whose children have developmental or medical concerns to reach their full potential. We provide individualized education, therapy, and family support for children birth to age three in South and Central Berkshire County.
Vision
We envision a community where all children grow with confidence and all families feel empowered in their journey.
Core Values
We believe all children have the right to our respect, not because of who they are, but just because they are.
All children have something special to give to their families, to their friends, and to their communities.
All children are a gift in and of themselves.
“PDC listened to my concerns about our son’s speech development & gave him consistent speech services in our home. His language began to come in & we couldn’t believe the change in him! PDC also encouraged us to attend a playgroup at their center where he could also hear other children his own age talking & communicating. Our time with PDC gave us the information we needed to keep his developmental skills in mind as we played with him each day. Thank you to the PDC Team from our family!”