What is Early Intervention?
Early
intervention means to address delayed development in a child. Delayed
development
can be cognitive, emotional, physical, visual, hearing, or a resource
limitation. It involves assessing the child’s needs and providing
services for the child and family. These services can include health,
education, and social services. Health services include the following:
- complete diagnostic screenings
- nutrition services
- behavior therapies
- physical, speech and occupational therapies
- day treatment
- family support services
- health education
Services are generally offered through a public agency. They are
provided in different settings, such as the child's home, a clinic,
a day care
center, hospital, or the local health department.
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