Early Identification
Early Intervention means identifying and providing effective early support to children and young people who exhibit developmental delays or have special needs. Effective early intervention helps to prevent problems from occurring or to tackle them head-on when they do before the problem gets worse for a child with special needs. It helps in fostering a whole set of personal strengths and skills which will prepare the child for adult life. It will improve their well-being, child’s home and family life and enable them to perform better at school so, it is important that any special needs of a child are identified at the earliest.
There are many different signs and symptoms of growth delay which a parent or caretaker of the child can notice. Sometimes you might see signs in infancy, but in some cases, it won’t be noticeable until school age.
Some of the most common symptoms can include:
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Rolling over, sitting up, crawling, walking much later than age–appropriate time.
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Difficulty in talking or start talking late.
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Difficulty in communicating or socializing with other
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Difficulty in making eye contact.
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Having problems remembering things.
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Learning and developing more slowly than other children of the same age.
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Trouble in learning at school.
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Inability to do age–appropriate everyday tasks like getting dressed or using the restroom without help.
It is to be noted that every child is unique. There can be differences in each child’s growth pattern. This implies that many times parents’ concerns regarding the child’s developmental delays can be wrong. However, in the event of any concern regarding child development, it is always advisable to get the child assessed by a professional. In case of any concern regarding your child’s development, you can contact us for a consultation.