Early childhood intervention includes services for infants and young children (aged birth to six years) that are intended to prevent or minimize developmental disabilities or delays. The goal of early intervention is to give children and families the support they need early on.
There are many different types of interventions to meet the needs of different children. For example, a child with ADHD will need different support than a child with autism. These are some examples of the services that may be available to children as part of early intervention:
- Speech therapy
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Psychological services and counseling
- Sensory integration therapy
- Dietary approaches
- Alternative learning methods
- Medication
Assignment: Identify, describe, and evaluate two early intervention resources for children in Mississippi, from infancy to age five. This should be done in an PowerPoint format with a minimal of 7 slides, excluding the conclusion and reference slide.
TEXTBOOK: Approaches to Early Childhood