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Early Identification and Intervention

Lack of services: Assistive technology services are often in short supply and
located far away from where children with disabilities live.
Notes
Lack of products: In many countries, there is no production of assistive products
or are produced on a small scale. It is small not only in terms of quantity, but also
in terms of the range of types, models and sizes of the products.

Children with special needs ought to be provided diagnosis and remediation early
in their lives. The parents are the primary interventionists with the school personnel
providing additional support and directions for the remedial activities. Intervention
needs to be implemented early and consistently to assure success of all children in
academics as well as social interactions. A coordinated effort of intervention will
contribute immensely to the inclusion into the mainstream and academic
achievement.

INTEXT QUESTIONS 22.5

Fill in the blanks.
1. .......................... can help prevent impairments and secondary health
conditions in children with disabilities.

2. Assistive technology can .......................... the quality of life of both children
and their families through communication, mobility and self-care.
3. Wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, canes, crutches are examples of ...............
.......... aids

4. Many people with disabilities and their families have ..........................
awareness of assistive products and services.

WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNT
• Children with disabilities
• The major dsabilities:

- Sensory impairment

- Developmental disabilities
- Learning disability

- Behavioural issues
- Mental and psychological conditions

- Medical conditions

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