Early Intervention Services for Toddlers with ASD

• By: Debra Reicher, PhD Carolyn Waldecker, PsyD The Hagedorn Little Village School
• October 1st, 2012
• early intervention, toddlers
• 1338    0

Receiving an Autism Spectrum Diagnosis (ASD) can be an extremely stressful family event. Once the reports are read it may help to put them away for future reference and begin to focus on intervention. The shift from feelings of helplessness during the diagnostic process, to feelings of hopefulness...

Early Intervention Resources for Families with Young Children

• By: Lauren Agoratus, MA Family Voices, NJ
• October 1st, 2012
• early intervention, resources
• 1636    0

Research shows that early intervention (birth - age three) improves outcomes for children with autism and other special needs. Two good resources for families are:   NECTAC (National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center) with an overview of early intervention, data, and contacts...