Why Participate in Early Intervention?

Research shows that participation in family-centered, early intervention services during the first three years of life can have significant effects on the cognitive development and social adjustment of low birthweight, premature children and on the overall development of young children with disabilities.

Early intervention services delivered within the context of the family can:

improve both developmental and educational gains

reduce future costs of special education, rehabilitation and health care needs

reduce feelings of isolation, stress and frustration that families may experience

help children with disabilities grow up to become productive, independent individuals.