The Hospital: An Important Site for Family-Centered Early Intervention.

Long, Carole E.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ462497

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1993

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The Hospital: An Important Site for Family-Centered Early Intervention.

Long, Carole E.; And Others

Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, v13 n1 p106-19 Spr 1993

This article describes a hospital-based education program that provides early intervention services to infants with chronic health impairments and developmental disabilities and their families during hospitalization. Emphasis is on family-centered care and transition to home/community services. An additional benefit is education of other health care professionals regarding early intervention. (Author/JDD)

Descriptors: Chronic Illness, Developmental Disabilities, Early Intervention, Family Programs, Health Personnel, Hospitalized Children, Hospitals, Infants, Staff Development, Transitional Programs

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Note: Theme Issue: Characteristics of Quality Intervention Services.