An Overview of Early Intervention
Home-based intervention for children ages 0-3
Whether you are a student, an experienced practitioner, or an educator, this book provides a much-needed overview of home-based intervention in occupational therapy for children 0-3 years of age. The book covers family-centered care, identifying markers in prenatal factors, issues concerning the family and home environments, developmental milestones, evaluating delayed development, choosing and using treatment options, educating parents, planning for a realistic future, discharging, research in early intervention, and continuing education in early intervention. Each chapter includes questions meant as a springboard for further discussion. This book explains:
1.How to evaluate child development patterns in families and teach parents how to interact with their children through therapeutic activities.
2.How to evaluate family functioning patterns and listen to the parents’ needs and hopes for their child.
3.How to work as a team, whether you are working within a home structure or through an agency.