HOW TO IDENTIFY DEVELOPMENTAL RED FLAGS: 0-3 MONTHS Parenting a new baby comes with so many questions: How do I play with a newborn? When will he sleep through the night? How do I know whether her development is on-track? Is his temperament ‘normal’ or should I be concerned? Today, Occupational Therapist Jennie Shafer is...
Why is it important to start as early as possible? Brain development is something that has been studied for many generations and new technology makes it possible to get even more insight and knowledge about how the brain is developing and what stimulates to development. It is for example well known that the first two...
What is early childhood intervention? Early intervention provides therapy, management and support for your child during the early years from birth until they begin primary school. It provides a range of services including special education, counselling, therapies like speech or occupational therapy, family support and more. A good early childhood intervention program will be high quality and will focus...
What You Need to Know: Early Intervention By Rebecca Parlakian Babies have lots of new skills to learn—lifting their heads, sitting up, saying their first words! Parents are often concerned when a child’s development seems slower than expected. Grandparents or child care providers may also voice concerns. If you’re worried that your baby is delayed...
Why early intervention makes a difference in children with autism Do you think your toddler is missing some important milestones, such as forming words and enjoying his relationship with you? If your bundle of joy isn’t responding as you think he should, your parent’s intuition shouldn’t be ignored. If your baby isn’t babbling and pointing,...
Early Intervention Program Description WHAT IS EARLY INTERVENTION? The first three years of life are the most crucial period for a child’s growth and development. Congenital, genetic, medical or environmental conditions may prevent young children from learning to move, explore, communicate and develop a sense of their own identity. The primary focus of early intervention...
What is Early Intervention and How does it work? Early intervention: what is it? Early intervention is specialized support for children with disability, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), developmental delay and other additional needs. Early intervention should happen as soon as possible after a child’s needs are identified. It might include therapies, education and other supports. You’ll...
EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS If they can’t learn the way we teach, we teach the way they learn. – Dr. O. Ivar Lovaas Mind institute Qatar is a special needs center with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians. We have an outstanding Early Intervention Program tailored to each child’s needs. Please learn more by visiting: https://mindinstitutes.com/get-in-touch/ EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS...
Importance of Early Intervention in ASD Autism ASD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects communication skills, social interactional skills and behaviors. When a child is born, nobody sees anything wrong with them, the child seems to grow up typically as peers, but later the child may start showing some signs of Autism. Recent studies have...
Special Needs Children Integration in Society Child integration is the inclusion of children with special needs in the participation of daily activities with families, communities as well as in mainstream schools. The main goal is to prevent these children from isolation and help them to learn as well as access an education curriculum. To achieve...