Early Intervention is KEY!

This week in class we learned about developmental delays. I have heard of this term but did not realize that it is a temporary title. Developmental delays only are used for children ages 3 to the 10th birthday. Developmental milestones are provided to know if a certain child has a delay. If a significant delay is noticed within a child, they are not diagnosed with a particular disability, but are given early intervention care in hopes that it might remedy the existing delay. I am grateful to learn about the importance of early intervention and that it has become a high priority in our country. As an educator over children, it would be vital to know the warning signs of developmental delays and know the strategies to assist those children. Teachers need to know that through this early intervention, a child can begin to advance in all areas of development. My group talked about the importance of being aware of the symptoms and the priority of getting the child the help that is needed.

Here is a link that could help parents understand developmental milestones with their child and what steps they would need to take if a delay is suspected: Developmental Milestones



Here is another link for educators for strategies for children that are developmentally delayed that they can implement within their own classroom: Teaching Children With Developmental Disabilities: Classroom Ideas