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early intervention
Also known as: early interventions, early intervention research, early intervention programs, early intervention services
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Autistic Self-Advocacy and the Neurodiversity Movement - Frontiers frontiersin.org Apr 11, 2021 13 facts
perspectiveSome activists argue that any attempt to alter an autistic person is misguided, leading them to reject any form of early intervention.
referenceLeadbitter, Aldred, McConachie, Le Couteur, Kapadia, Charman, and others developed the 'Autism family experience questionnaire (AFEQ)' in 2018, which is a parent-nominated measure for assessing family experience and quality of life in the context of early intervention.
claimDebates regarding the neurodiversity movement are rarely directly addressed in early intervention research, where the impact of the autistic viewpoint is often implicit or absent.
referenceMottron (2017) questioned whether early intervention targets and methods in autism should be shifted toward a strengths-based education model.
claimThe debates surrounding autistic self-advocacy and the neurodiversity movement have impacted some areas of autism research, but have had less influence on early intervention research.
accountAutistic adults have reported that early interventions involving overbearing physical prompting or the removal of the right to communicate 'no' left them feeling passive, traumatized, and vulnerable to abuse, as documented by Kirkham (2017) and McGill and Robinson (2020).
referenceThe Autism Family Experience Questionnaire (AFEQ) is an ecologically-valid, parent-nominated measure designed to assess family experience, quality of life, and prioritized outcomes for early intervention in autism, as described by Leadbitter et al. in 2018.
claimTrials of early interventions for autism still typically center on parental views and priorities, as parents have historically been the default channel for involvement in research (Leadbitter et al., 2018).
perspectiveEarly interventions for neurodivergent children should work with the child's natural developmental trajectory and way of learning rather than focusing on the reduction of behaviors that define the autism diagnosis (Fletcher-Watson, 2018).
claimDebates regarding neurodiversity and autistic viewpoints are rarely directly addressed in early intervention research, where such perspectives are often implicit or absent.
claimHistorically, parents have been the primary channel for involvement in research, and trials of early interventions still typically prioritize parental views and priorities, according to Leadbitter et al. (2018).
referenceL. French and E. M. M. Kennedy published 'Annual Research Review: early intervention for infants and young children with, or at-risk of, autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review' in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry in 2018.
perspectiveSome activists continue to argue that any attempt to alter an autistic person is misguided, leading them to reject any form of early intervention, as noted by Stevenson (2015).
Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Children: Early Diagnosis and ... alliedacademies.org 6 facts
claimEarly diagnosis and intervention for neurodevelopmental disorders are crucial for improving long-term outcomes because the brain undergoes significant growth and plasticity during the early years of life.
referenceFinlay-Jones A, Varcin K, Leonard H, et al. Very early identification and intervention for infants at risk of neurodevelopmental disorders: A transdiagnostic approach. J Clin Child Adolesc Psychol. 2019;13(2):97-103.
referenceWee C, Jaydeokar S, Ugwuonah C, et al. Early intervention for children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions and intellectual disability: “The Getting Help” offer for Northwest England. AIA. 2024.
claimEarly diagnosis and intervention are pivotal in managing neurodevelopmental disorders in children, as timely recognition and appropriate interventions can enhance cognitive, social, and emotional outcomes.
referenceNong SH, Yu WH, Li CH, et al. Preventive early intervention strategies for neurodevelopmental disorders of high-risk infants. Zhongguo Dang Dai Er Ke Za Zhi. 2024;26(3):297-301.
claimEarly intervention for neurodevelopmental disorders typically involves a multidisciplinary approach, which may include behavioral therapies, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and medication for symptom management.
Neurodiversity in Practice: a Conceptual Model of Autistic Strengths ... link.springer.com Jul 25, 2023 5 facts
referenceThe providers and settings of early intervention for autism were analyzed in a 2014 study by Matson and Konst.
referenceA 2020 review by Rojas-Torres, Alonso-Esteban, and Alcantud-Marín examined various programs for early intervention with parents of children with autism spectrum disorders.
referenceMatson and Konst (2014) investigated who provides treatment and in what settings for early intervention for autism.
claimIn high-income countries, the most common approaches to early intervention for neurodivergent children include specialist-delivered therapy and caregiver-mediated intervention approaches, as supported by research from Brookman-Frazee et al. (2012), Gibson et al. (2021), Kumar et al. (2022), Matson & Konst (2014), Rojas-Torres et al. (2020), and Zhou & Yi (2014).
referenceIn high-income countries, the most common approaches to intervention for neurodivergent children include early intervention, specialist-delivered therapy, and caregiver-mediated intervention approaches, as supported by research from Brookman-Frazee et al. (2012), Gibson et al. (2021), Kumar et al. (2022), Matson & Konst (2014), Rojas-Torres et al. (2020), and Zhou & Yi (2014).
Parenting in Cultural Perspective: A Systematic Review of Paternal ... ejecs.org Jan 26, 2023 2 facts
claimS. L. Curtiss, B. A. McBride, K. Uchima, D. J. Laxman, R. M. Santos, J. Weglarz-Ward, and J. Kern investigated provider attitudes regarding father involvement in early intervention services, as published in Topics in Early Childhood Special Education in 2021.
referenceCurtiss et al. (2021) investigated the attitudes of service providers regarding the involvement of fathers in early intervention programs.
Sleep Across the Lifespan: A Neurobehavioral Perspective link.springer.com Feb 5, 2025 1 fact
claimSleep problems originating in early childhood can evolve into persistent sleep-specific problem trajectories if early intervention is not provided.
The Relationship Between Parenting Style, Child Behaviour and ... gavinpublishers.com 1 fact
claimThe principle of early intervention in child mental health focuses on identifying and addressing mental health concerns as soon as possible.
(PDF) Neurological and Biological Foundations of Children's Social ... academia.edu 1 fact
claimAlmas et al. (2012) found that early intervention and brain activity levels moderate the social skills of institutionalized children at age 8.