Exploring The Role Of Early Intervention In Children

The first step is arguably the most crucial step in the early intervention process. Without an individual recognizing the delay or disability, nothing can be done to help the infant or toddler progress. If a child is not meeting certain developmental milestones at a typical rate, it is often a telltale sign that there may delays or disabilities that should be taken into consideration. Children are introduced to early intervention in this step in two possible ways: parents or primary referral sources. Parents are generally the ones who spend the most time with their child and are therefore more likely to notice something that seems “off” or wrong. Potential referral sources encompass a broad range of possibilities, such as physicians, hospitals, and other various programs. After recognizing the delay or disability, parents and early intervention providers can work together to find the best possible solution for their child. …show more content…
Parents often go directly to early intervention providers for assistance. After consulting with an early intervention provider, if the child is eligible for early intervention, parental consent is necessary before early intervention can even begin. Parents, and the family as a whole, are of the utmost importance in their child’s life as they are in the child’s direct scope of influence and can help the child receive early intervention to developmentally