Every year, 1.45 million young children with disabilities or at risk of developmental delays enter school already far behind other kids their age. Many will never catch up. But with the right treatment and therapy before the age of five, we can change that.

Take Kyle’s story. Now a first grader, his teachers say he may be able to live independently someday. It’s an idea his mom, Stephanie, didn’t think possible when he was diagnosed with autism five years ago. She says his progress is the result of the early start he got at Easter Seals.

As the leading provider of autism and early intervention services, Easter Seals know what's possible when kids get the support they need – and also what happens when they don't. Because of this, Easter Seals created Make the First Five Count – a new program to give children at risk of developmental delays or disabilities the support they need to be school-ready and build a foundation for a lifetime of learning.

If you believe all kids deserve a chance to learn, build lifelong skills, and achieve their dreams, join us and sign the Make the First Five Count petition today!