Seminars in pediatric neurology
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Semin Pediatr Neurol · Mar 1998
ReviewBenefits of early intervention for children with developmental disabilities.
Early intervention programs are designed to enhance the developmental competence of participants and to prevent or minimize developmental delays. Children targeted for early intervention may either include environmentally or biologically vulnerable children, or those with established developmental deficits. ⋯ However, this literature is limited by substantial methodological weaknesses in most studies. Therefore further randomized clinical trials are needed to ascertain which programs best meet the needs of children with or at risk for developmental disability.