Developmental Intervention for Infants with Handicaps: Purposes and Programs.

Odom, Samuel L.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ373537

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Publication Date: 1988

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Developmental Intervention for Infants with Handicaps: Purposes and Programs.

Odom, Samuel L.; And Others

Journal of Special Education, v22 n1 p11-24 Spr 1988

Developmental intervention programs for infants with handicaps and their parents generally focus on preventing eventual developmental delays; changing the infants' behavior, development, or relationships with caregivers; or changing the family system. For each intervention purpose, exemplary programs are described. Issues related to efficacy and theoretical underpinnings are examined. (Author/JDD)

Descriptors: Behavior Change, Child Development, Demonstration Programs, Developmental Programs, Disabilities, Family Influence, Family Programs, Infant Behavior, Infants, Intervention, Outcomes of Education, Parent Child Relationship, Parent Participation, Preschool Education, Prevention

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Language: English

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