The Importance Of Early Intervention

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Early experiences play an essential role on the development of children with and without disabilities (Ramey & Ramey, 2004 in Raver & Childress, 2015). Even if early intervention cannot eradicate the disabilities it can influence positively children’s development and diminish the difficulties that they face -due to the disability- during their interactions and daily activities (Raver & Childress, 2015). As Ramey & Ramey (2004) support the basis for the child’s learning development is built during the first five years. Therefore we can understand the importance that early intervention has during the first years of child’s life. Family-Centered Approach One of the basic principles in the philosophy of early intervention, according to the Part C of the IDEA is that the focus from the child is transferred to the family. The ecological approach includes the ‘’triad of child, caregiver and service provider’’ but also takes into account the impacts of policy and infrastructure (Hebbeler , Spiker and Kahn, 2012 in Votava & Chiasson, 2015). As stated, in this approach an attempt is made to enhance the child and family relationship, the family’s resources and the family’s social supports. Therefore, as infants and toddlers development is achieved through the context of family, early intervention is …show more content…

According to Dunst, Bruder, (2005), through participation in daily family and community activities children with disabilities will be provided with a wide range of learning opportunities. In addition, if learning activities take into consideration child’s interest and motivation and adults’ priorities and choices for the child, the early intervention services that are provided to families will be more sufficient (Raver & Childress,

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