The Ten Myths about Providing Early Intervention Services in Natural Environments.

Shelden, M'Lisa L.; Rush, Dathan D.

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ERIC Number: EJ629472

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2001

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The Ten Myths about Providing Early Intervention Services in Natural Environments.

Shelden, M'Lisa L.; Rush, Dathan D.

Infants and Young Children, v14 n1 p1-13 Jul 2001

This article refutes 10 myths and identifies literature that supports service delivery to infants and toddlers with disabilities in natural settings. The benefits of naturalistic intervention, home-based services, and family-centered services are discussed, and concerns regarding therapist shortages, ethical problems, personal safety of providers, and increased costs are addressed. (Contains references.) (CR)

Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Disabilities, Early Intervention, Family Environment, Family Programs, Home Programs, Infants, Program Costs, Services, Toddlers

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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