Early intervention: changing lives one child at a time
Any occupational therapist will tell you, early intervention in children’s lives leads to greater success as they grow. Identifying areas of concern early on in their development and helping them overcome those obstacles can make an enormous difference in their lives.
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Developmental assessment: gateway to early intervention
October 7, 2015 1:00 PM EDT | Gloria Maccow, PhD
Typical preschool-age children dress themselves, brush their teeth, use the toilet, and wash their hands. They run, climb, hop, kick, bounce a ball, and ride a tricycle. They manipulate blocks and books and they use crayons and pencils to write and draw. They interact appropriately with adults and peers, and they understand and use language. Many of these behaviors require gross and/or fine motor skills. So, how does a delay in motor development impact performance of these everyday behaviors? And what can we do to facilitate the child’s development?
This one-hour webinar will describe the assessment of young children across domains to determine if their development is consistent with age expectations. The presenter will use assessment data (1) to show how an impairment in one domain impacts functioning in other developmental areas, and (2) to identify objectives for early intervention.
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DIAL™-4 pre-recorded webinar
Watch this pre-recorded webinar to learn about the DIAL-4 and how to use the results you receive from this assessment.
DIAL-4 alignment document
This document shows how the DIAL-4 Aligned With National Education Goals Panel (NEGP), National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), and Head Start Domains and Standards.
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