Early Intervention Steps
Abstract
Early intervention refers to a transdisciplinary program which is developed for to maximize the
development of the children between 0 to 3 years of age whose development is different than expected
developmental level of their age, children at risk, or children who are diagnosed with developmental
disability or delay. Early intervention is a continued process for 3 to 5 years of age children who needs
developmental support under the name of “early childhood special education or preschool special
education” than continued under the name of “special education”. Early intervention process consists of
several steps. It is essential to keep a systematic progress according to these steps in order to receive most
effective results. The steps that guides to the early intervention process are (1) Application, (2) Assessment,
(3) Diagnosis, (4) Information/ reference, (5) Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), (6) Service
Coordination, (7) 6 months IFSP Review, (8) Annual IFSP Update, (9) Transition Process. It is most
beneficial to keep in mind that the family is the most important member of the early intervention team and
to use transdisciplinary approach in every step. This article explains what kind of work can be done in each
step of the early intervention process.
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Health Care Administration
Journal Section
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Publication Date
February 26, 2016
Submission Date
December 11, 2015
Acceptance Date
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Published in Issue
Year 2015 Volume: 2 Number: 2