Early intervention services

Childhood intervention programs for the disadvantaged focus on the benefits that accrue to the children. Programs may influence the parents (typically the mother), as most programs provide services to the mother as well as the child.

To be eligible for services, children must be less than 3 years of age and have a confirmed disability or established developmental delay, as determined by the state, in one or more of the following areas of development: physical, cognitive, communication, social-emotional, and/or adaptive.

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The Early Intervention Program offers a rich variety of therapeutic and support services to eligible infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families, including:

• family education and counseling, home visits, and parent support groups
• special instruction
• speech pathology and audiology
• occupational therapy
• physical therapy
• psychological services
• service coordination
• nursing services
• nutrition services
• social work services
• vision services
• assistive technology devices and services

Early intervention applies to children of school age or younger who are discovered to have or are at risk of developing a handicapping condition or other special need that may affect their development. Early intervention consists of the provision of services to such children and their families for the purpose of lessening the effects of the condition. Early intervention can be remedial or preventive in nature – remediating existing developmental problems or preventing their occurrence.

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Early intervention may focus on the child alone or on the child and the family together.

Early intervention programs may be center-based, home-based, hospital-based, or a combination. Services range from identification – that is, hospital or school screening and referral services – to diagnostic and direct intervention programs. Early intervention may begin at any time between birth and school age; however, there are many reasons for it to begin as early as possible.




Early intervention services
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1. Why Intervene Early
   
   Why Intervene Early
2. Available Aids
   
   You are eligible for assistance programs which you should take advantage of, and early intervention is crucial. Children do their most rapid learning and development in their preschool years. As the family of an ASD child, you will face stresses that other families do not, so you and your family also need the support of early intervention services, and the fulfillment of seeing your ASD child succeed early. Not only is this support better for your well-being, but the happier home life that results will be better for your ASD child. You must get involved in an early intervention program. As you reach out to various support groups, this doesn’t mean you’re inadequate as a parent. You’re simply consulting with others who have more training and/or experience. Let them help you, but always be aware of who and how. Stay involved, and help them help you.
3. Autism Treatment options
   
   Autism Treatment options