Development: What You Need to Know

2020 ◽  
pp. 3-20
Author(s):  
Emily Papazoglou
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Intervention ◽  
Developmental Disorders ◽  
Developmental Milestones ◽  
Developmental Issues ◽  
Intensive Intervention ◽  
Wait And See ◽  
Skill Building

Early and intensive intervention is one of the most powerful tools we have to combat developmental disorders, but developmental issues are frequently identified much later than they should be, often because a “wait and see” approach is recommended during early childhood. The power of early intervention as one of the key tools to support your child’s development will be discussed. Developmental milestones are reviewed along with common patterns of development. Development may occur unevenly across skill areas and spurts in skill building are common, but regression, or loss of skills, is not. The higher risk of developmental issues in boys also will be discussed.

Don't Wait and See!

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily Papazoglou
Keyword(s):  
Action Plan ◽  
Lower Stress ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Developmental Issues ◽  
Practical Advice ◽  
Medical Issues ◽  
Wait And See ◽  
Skill Building ◽  
The Brain ◽  
At Home

A “wait and see” approach may harm your child as you lose valuable time to get development back on track. The brain develops most rapidly in the first few years of life, which means that identifying and addressing areas of developmental concern early on is critical. The better you understand your child’s strengths and challenges, the more effectively you can help them thrive. For children with medical issues, you also will learn which skills are most vulnerable and how to proactively support their development. Full of practical advice, this book will teach you how to: (a) quickly recognize potential developmental issues; (b) obtain high-quality evaluations; (c) assemble a team and capitalize on their expertise; (d) maximize skill-building at home; and (e) avoid common pitfalls. Designed to be your companion as you navigate what can be a very isolating process, this book also serves to lower stress and build hope as you develop an action plan to help maximize your child’s potential.

Developing an Early Intervention Preservice Specialization in Speech-Language Pathology

1995 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 31-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanne E. Roberts ◽  
Elizabeth Crais ◽  
Thomas Layton ◽  
Linda Watson ◽  
Debbie Reinhartsen
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Intervention ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Graduate Program ◽  
Master's Level ◽  
Clinical Experiences ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Early Intervention Program ◽  
Language Pathology ◽  
Family Centered

This article describes an early intervention program designed for speech-language pathologists enrolled in a master's-level program. The program provided students with courses and clinical experiences that prepared them to work with birth to 5-year-old children and their families in a family-centered, interdisciplinary, and ecologically valid manner. The effectiveness of the program was documented by pre- and post-training measures and supported the feasibility of instituting an early childhood specialization within a traditional graduate program in speech-language pathology.

Etiological Processes for Substance Use Disorders Beginning in Infancy

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rina D. Eiden
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Early Childhood ◽  
Substance Use Disorders ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Cascade Model ◽  
Alcohol Problems ◽  
Preschool Age ◽  
Parent Child Relationship ◽  
Developmental Issues ◽  
Parent Child

The chapter highlights results from the Buffalo Longitudinal Study, which began in infancy and was guided by a developmental cascade model. The chapter discusses the importance of the co-occurrence of parent alcohol problems with depression and antisocial behavior beginning in early childhood, and how these parental risks in infancy may predict the quality of parent–child interactions and infant–parent attachment. These processes in early childhood may set the stage for one of the most salient developmental issues at preschool age—the development of self-regulation. Together, the parent–child relationship and child self-regulation may predict one of the most clearly established pathways to adolescence substance use disorders—continuity of externalizing problems from childhood to adolescence. Finally, this chapter presents results from a developmental cascade model from infancy to adolescence, with implications for development of preventive interventions for adolescent substance use disorders.

scholarly journals Early Diagnostics and Early Intervention in Neurodevelopmental Disorders—Age-Dependent Challenges and Opportunities

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 861
Author(s):  
Mijna Hadders-Algra
Keyword(s):  
Early Intervention ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
Developmental Disorders ◽  
Familial Risk ◽  
Brain Structures ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
First Year ◽  
Early Diagnostics ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities

This review discusses early diagnostics and early intervention in developmental disorders in the light of brain development. The best instruments for early detection of cerebral palsy (CP) with or without intellectual disability are neonatal magnetic resonance imaging, general movements assessment at 2–4 months and from 2–4 months onwards, the Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination and Standardized Infant NeuroDevelopmental Assessment. Early detection of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is difficult; its first signs emerge at the end of the first year. Prediction with the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers and Infant Toddler Checklist is possible to some extent and improves during the second year, especially in children at familial risk of ASD. Thus, prediction improves substantially when transient brain structures have been replaced by permanent circuitries. At around 3 months the cortical subplate has dissolved in primary motor and sensory cortices; around 12 months the cortical subplate in prefrontal and parieto-temporal cortices and cerebellar external granular layer have disappeared. This review stresses that families are pivotal in early intervention. It summarizes evidence on the effectiveness of early intervention in medically fragile neonates, infants at low to moderate risk, infants with or at high risk of CP and with or at high risk of ASD.

Monitoring children’s development in early childhood education settings to promote early detection of autism

2021 ◽  
pp. 183693912199808
Author(s):  
Beth Mozolic-Staunton ◽  
Josephine Barbaro ◽  
Jacqui Yoxall ◽  
Michelle Donelly
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Intervention ◽  
Early Childhood Education ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
Population Surveillance ◽  
Early Childhood Educators ◽  
Policy Reforms ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
Children's Development ◽  
Children’S Development

Autism is a developmental condition that can be detected in early childhood. Early intervention can improve outcomes, though many children are not identified until they reach primary school. Early childhood educators are well placed to monitor children’s development and identify those who may benefit from additional supports, though implementation of standardised tools and processes is limited. The National Disability Insurance Scheme in Australia has increased the onus on educators to support families to access funded services. A workshop on evidence-informed practice in early detection for autism was provided for early childhood professionals. The theory of practice architectures informed development and analysis of pre- and post-workshop surveys to explore changes in early childhood educators’ perspectives on factors influencing universal developmental monitoring and referrals to early intervention supports using an evidence-based tool, the Social Attention and Communication Surveillance-Revised (SACS-R). Post-workshop increases in early childhood educators’ perceived knowledge and confidence are evident, though recent policy reforms present challenges. Population surveillance using SACS-R in early childhood education is effective for identification and referral for children who have autism, and capacity building for professionals to use SACS-R is recommended.

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