Early Intervention and Its Lifelong Impact: Kyle’s Story

• By: Ernst VanBergeijk, PhD, MSW Kyle Woodland Elwyn
• September 15th, 2025
• adaptive behavior, early intervention, Fall 2025 Issue, long-term outcomes, neurodiversity advocacy, occupational therapy, social communication, speech therapy
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There is a growing body of research documenting the positive impact early intervention has on the lives of individuals on the autism spectrum. The research spans over 25 years of practice and has demonstrated improvements in IQ, language, adaptive behavior, social communication, cognitive and daily...

Demystifying the Evaluation Process for Your Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Child with Developmental Concerns

• By: Ernst VanBergeijk, PhD, MSW George “Brandon” Gordon, EdS Elwyn
• October 4th, 2024
• development, diagnosis, early intervention, Fall 2024 Issue, multi-disciplinary, treatment
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Suspecting something may be wrong with your child’s development is a scary thought. It can be confusing as to what one does next. If your child is born with an apparent disability, the pediatrician will refer your infant or toddler to the birth-to-three system, where a team of professionals will...