Breaking Boundaries

My journey as a mother with a child diagnosed with autism has been a rollercoaster ride, filled with ups and downs, but early intervention has been the guiding light that has transformed our lives. When my little one was around two and a half years old, I began to worry about his development. He wasn't hitting important milestones like speaking a few words, making eye contact or interacting with others. During that time, our son's nursery had a shadow teacher, who was accompanied by a child diagnosed with hyperactivity. This teacher suggested that we consult a psychiatrist to explore our son's needs further. Following a comprehensive evaluation, our child was diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. The psychiatrist recommended an early intervention program , which became our beacon of hope. Determined to find the best resources for our child, my husband and I embarked on a quest to seek professional help. After extensive research, we enrolled our son in an early interv...

  Early intervention is the stage where services are provided for students with specific needs. The specific needs were mentioned in our earlier blog on “Understanding Different Disabilities in Inclusive Education” . Early intervention has benefits that can greatly impact the child’s development and overall well-being. Here are some of the key advantages: Timely Support: Early intervention allows for timely support to children with special needs. The targeted intervention once initiated can promptly maximize the potential for positive outcomes. Optimal Development: During the early years, a child's brain is highly malleable and experiences significant growth and development. Early intervention capitalizes on this critical period, providing stimulation and targeted interventions that support healthy brain development, neural connections, and learning potential. Early Detection of Medical Conditions: Timely diagnosis of underlying medical conditions helps target the areas of challe...