| Title: |
What Happens When Young Children Do Not Meet Criteria for IDEA Part B/C? Early Discovery for Mild Delays |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Natale, Ruby A.; Kolomeyer, Ellen; Peña, Kristyna; Robleto, Ana; Crooks, Joselyn Nicole; Beltré, Diana; Spector, Rachel; Jaffery, Zafreen |
| Source: |
ZERO TO THREE. Jan 2020 40(3):35-47. |
| Availability: |
ZERO TO THREE. 1255 23rd Street NW Suite 350, Washington, DC 20037. Tel: 800-899-4301; Tel: 202-638-1144; Fax: 202-638-0851; Web site: http://zerotothree.org/ |
| Peer Reviewed: |
N |
| Page Count: |
13 |
| Publication Date: |
2020 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive |
| Descriptors: |
Young Children; Developmental Delays; Mild Disabilities; Eligibility; Disabilities; Equal Education; Educational Legislation; Federal Legislation; Early Intervention; Speech Language Pathology; Speech Therapy; Occupational Therapy; Behavior Modification; Prevention; Child Development; Measures (Individuals); Motor Development; Behavior Rating Scales |
| Geographic Terms: |
Florida (Miami) |
| Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: |
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part B; Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part C |
| Assessment and Survey Identifiers: |
Battelle Developmental Inventory; Preschool Language Scale; Peabody Developmental Motor Scales |
| ISSN: |
0736-8038 |
| Abstract: |
Early Discovery is a program that supports mildly delayed young children who did not qualify for Part B/C services. Our goals were to: (1) provide high-quality services; (2) educate and empower parents/caregivers; (3) link families to community resources; and (4) reduce the need for special education. Services included speech-language, occupational, behavioral, or general developmental intervention. Significant improvement from pre- to post-intervention were seen. Eighty-six percent of children did not require special education 1-3 years post-intervention. Results suggested intensive interventions for children with mild delays prevented developmental decline. Discussion focuses on the need for continued research and programming in early intervention for children with mild delays. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2020 |
| Access URL: |
https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/series/journal-archive |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1244211 |
| Database: |
ERIC |