Finding Help for Young Children with Disabilities (Birth-5), PA2, 2nd Edition, August 1994; Resources Updated 2005 (PDF)
By National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities , Ed.
A Parent's Guide;
2005
Summary: This guide is intended to help parents learn about where to find help for their infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with disabilities. It will also help parents find professionals and other families who can provide support. Early intervention services are designed to identify and meet children’s needs in five developmental areas: (1) physical development, (2) cognitive development, (3) communication, (4) social or emotional development, and (5) adaptive development. The services are made available through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Special education is instruction that is designed to address the educational needs of children with disabilities, or a child experiencing developmental delays. Special education is provided free of charge through the public school system.
Index Terms: Children With Special Needs, Disabilities, Intervention, Young Children, Community Resources, Infants, Preschool Children, Resources, Toddlers
Publication Type: Reports (Descriptive)
Pages: 16 pages
Language: English
URL: http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/parent/pa2.pdf
Availability
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
PO Box 1492
Washington,
District of Columbia
20013-1492
800-695-0285
nichcy@aed.org
http://www.nichcy.org