EARLY INTERVENTION

WHAT IS EARLY INTERVENTION?

Early Intervention refers to activities, programs and initiatives designed to alter the behavior or development of individuals who show signs of an identified problem, or who exhibit risk factors or vulnerabilities for an identified problem, by providing the resources and skills necessary to combat the identified risks.
Early intervention includes intervening early in life or at an identified transition phase in a person’s development to ensure that they are supported in their most formative years. Alternatively, it refers to intervening as soon as a problem is apparent.

WHO NEEDS EARLY INTERVENTION?

Early intervention is for children ages birth to 5 years having any problems with their speech, language, hearing, physical,behavioral, IQ, social skills.It provides assessment,rehabilitation and counseling and support for children and their families.
There has been a lot of research done which has shown that early intervention can improve a child’s overall development thus contributing to the better quality of life. The presence of a child with any special needs like autism, hearing loss, hyperactivity, developmental delays, cerebral palsy, cleft lip and palate, low IQ etc in a family can pose everyday challenges which can be overwhelming. Therefore intervention focuses on both child and parent, where parents learn how to manage their child’s physical, mental, communication,social and emotional needs. Thus enabling them to prepare themselves for the journey ahead confidently and enjoy the process of bonding with their child.

WHERE TO GO FOR EARLY DIAGNOSIS AND THERAPY?

Hearing Point runs noida’s oldest EARLY INTERVENTION CENTER. At Hearing Point our early intervention team is made up of the best experts in the area who will be available to help you on your journey with your child. Our team comprises a speech language pathologist, an audiologist, a psychologist, a special educator and an occupational therapist.

With the availability of early intervention at our center, we provide speech and language,hearing,physical,psychological,cognitive therapy, assessment, and diagnosis, Early intervention is now more accessible to parents and children. Early diagnosis and treatment for developmental delays increases the chances of improvement rather than simply “waiting it out” and treating problems later. Treating communication and language difficulties early on can prevent potential problems with behavior, learning, reading and social interaction.
We have successfully helped many children to be diagnosed and treated at earlier stages with providing them best possible outcomes depending on their needs.

EARLY INTERVENTION TEAM

Families and professionals, including audiologists and speech-language pathologists, pediatricians, ENTs, special educator, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, psychologist are part of an early intervention team. They help children develop skills such as

  • cognitive skills (thinking, learning, problem-solving);
  • communication skills (gesturing, talking, listening, understanding);
  • physical and sensory skills (crawling, walking, climbing, seeing, hearing);
  • social–emotional skills (playing, understanding feelings, making friends); 
  • adaptive or self-help skills (eating, bathing, dressing).