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Early Intervention
speech and feeding therapy
Early intervention aims to identify and address developmental challenges at an early stage, before they become more significant or difficult to treat. These services are personalized to meet each child’s specific needs and may involve early intervention speech or feeding therapy.
The objective of early intervention is to offer timely and suitable support to young children in order to help them achieve their maximum potential.
What advantages are associated with early intervention speech therapy?
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Research conducted by Peacock et al. (2017) indicates that early intervention, defined as services delivered before the age of 3, typically results in faster and more significant progress compared to interventions provided at a later stage.
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Early intervention speech therapy programs significantly enhance toddlers’ receptive and expressive language development (Roberts & Kaiser, 2011).
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According to Kay-Raining Bird et al. (2012), early intervention has been shown to effectively support toddlers with speech and language disorders, helping them achieve important developmental milestones.
Early Intervention
How Can you start the process for Early Intervention?
In order to begin early intervention, whether it is for speech therapy or another service, the initial process remains consistent. Commencing early intervention requires an assessment to determine the necessary services for your child and the specific objectives that the services or support will focus on.
To access a free developmental screening or assessment, which is the first step in early intervention, contact your state’s early intervention program. You can find a complete list of resources here on how to get started.