Many infants and young children struggle with proper physical and cognitive development. Early intervention helps to promote the proper development of children aged 0-3 years at critical stages of maturity.

What is early intervention?

Early intervention is a federally supported program designed to support infants and young children with stunting and disability. Assessments and assessments determine whether infants or young children are eligible for early intervention and are funded by the child's family and licensed early intervention clinics. Once a child is considered eligible for early intervention, their family will receive a personalized family service plan that helps guide the family through the resources available to them and their children. These include physical development treatments designed to help children and young children develop properly.

Developmental therapy

Some of the key components of early intervention are developmental treatment programs designed for young children and babies. These plans include:

– physical development

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– Cognitive development

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– Adaptive development

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– Communication development

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– Social and emotional development

These development programs are centered on age-appropriate activities designed to help young children function, grow and mature.

Physical therapy for infants and young children

Physical therapy for babies and young children helps them use their bodies in an appropriate and healthy way. It is often a core component of child intervention services. Certified early intervention therapists use their expertise and skills in self-care and motor function, medical and health sciences, and assistive technologies to provide essential services for the development of young children. These programs help babies and toddlers do the following:

– Hold, explore and play toys of different sizes, shapes and weights to learn fine motor skills

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– Learn to crawl so they can move from one place to another, find their toys, or follow their family at home

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– Learn to sit correctly so they can play on the floor with friends and family

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– Improve balance so they can walk on uneven surfaces like grass, gravel or sand without falling

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– Increase power so they can keep up with siblings and friends

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– Good health so they can work with other children and family members

Family physical therapy

Early intervention programs help families better understand their children. Families can learn how to meet their children's needs, including when to invest in adaptive equipment for children with disabilities and create opportunities for children to develop the necessary athletic ability. Parents can also find resources in their community that can help their children transition to preschool or other classes as they age.

Learn more

Parents should talk to a local licensed child care provider to learn more about early plans and treatment plans for infants and young children.

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