Why Early Intervention (EI)?
-Child development research shows that rate of human learning and development is most rapid in the first 5 years of life and should be taken advantage of
- When a problem is recognized early the child will have greater success later in life
-To provide support and assistance to the family
-Fosters social + cognitive development
-Helps with behavioral problems (that may be debilitating in school/home)
-Prevents secondary disabilities
-Reduces Family stress
-Reduces need for special education and rehabilitative services later in life
-Child development research shows that rate of human learning and development is most rapid in the first 5 years of life and should be taken advantage of
- When a problem is recognized early the child will have greater success later in life
-To provide support and assistance to the family
-Fosters social + cognitive development
-Helps with behavioral problems (that may be debilitating in school/home)
-Prevents secondary disabilities
-Reduces Family stress
-Reduces need for special education and rehabilitative services later in life
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