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Early Identification and Intervention

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EARLY IDENTIFICATION AND

INTERVENTION

Every child is unique. Children progress rapidly in their early years. Individual
children have their own strengths and weaknesses. Their developmental progress
occurs in certain sequences, but the pace of development may vary. However, if
children display marked problems or difficulties in one (or more) developmental
area(s), then they need special care and support.

The early identification of children’s developmental delays or learning difficulties
helps us understand and take the required steps to support the children and ensure
their optimum development and learning. This early identification facilitates
the use of intervention strategies to provide the required positive early
experiences for children at risk of academic difficulties.

In this lesson you will study the importance of early identification,
identification of children requiring special care or interventions.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
After studying this lesson, you will be able to:

• describe the meaning and significance of early identification;

• discuss the strategies for early identification;
• explain the concept and significance of early intervention;
• identify the strategies for early intervention; and

• discuss assistive technologies for supporting inclusion.

22.1 CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
Disability can be defined as any limitation or restriction to perform developmentally

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