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CHYS 3P26 Midterm

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Early Childhood Intervention
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Early Childhood Intervention
A support and educational system for very young children (0-6 years) who have or are at risk for developmental delays
Goals of Early Childhood Intervention
- Prevent and reduce negative environmental and biological influences on children (genetics, birth/medical problems, disease, injury, abuse, neglect, toxic stress, environmental toxins, prematurity)
- Assure that the families receive resources and supports to help them maximize their child's physical, cognitive, social and emotional development, while respecting the diversity of families and communities
7 Current Best Practices in Early Intervention
1. Trans-disciplinary Collaboration
2. Changing the mode of delivery
3. Culturally Sensitive
4. Inclusion and in the Child's Natural Environment
5. Personalized
6. Ethical
7. Empirical, Evidence-Based
Current Best Practices in Early Intervention - Trans-Disciplinary Collaboration
- Team of multiple professionals collaborate with the family to set goals, plans and evaluate programs and child's development
Current Best Practices in Early Intervention - Changing the mode of delivery: Empowering Families
- Traditionally, the therapist would would directly and solely with the child

- The current best practice is for the therapist to work with the child and the family to provide ideas, suggestions, and activities to promote development. Family directs the intervention (setting meaningful goals, intervention occurs in the home/community, more often and in a natural environment)