Early childhood intervention is all about giving children with developmental delay or disability, and their families, supports to enable the child to have the best possible start in life.
Through early childhood intervention, infants, and young children as well as their families, can get specialised support and services.
These services aim to promote the:
- child’s development
- family and child’s wellbeing
- child taking part in their community.
Best practice recognises that children learn and develop in natural, everyday settings. This includes their own home, and other places, such as childcare, playgroup, or preschool, where they play with family or friends. This means the adults they are with need information, tools, and support to help the child’s development and participation.
Being included in these everyday activities gives children with developmental delay or disability the same opportunities as all children. It provides them with opportunities to develop friendships, interact with others, and be a part of their community.
Best practice not only considers broad early childhood intervention research but also evidence relating to the needs of children with a specific diagnosis, such as autism spectrum disorder or cerebral palsy.
These guidelines support early childhood intervention providers across Australia to apply best-practice approaches to early childhood intervention.
These guidelines tell us that children and families benefit the most when we base early childhood intervention to read more click here
If you are unsure always contact the NDIS or any aspect of early childhood intervention, ask one of our Plan Managers at Plan Manage Assist to assist you 1300 199 960. enquiries@planmanageassist.com.au
