Abstract
The urgency of this issue is due to the uniqueness of infancy that is recognized as one of the most significant in the development of a number of child’s psychological functions. System of early intervention provides the widest coverage of children with developmental delays at early stages of ontogenesis that contributes to the prevention of secondary delays and to the most effective use of sensitive periods in the development of higher physical functions for children’s recovery and growth. The history of formation and evolution of early intervention system in the Russian Federation and abroad will be reviewed in the framework of this research.
Highlights
The urgency of this issue is due to the uniqueness of infancy that is recognized as one of the most significant in the development of a number of child’s psychological functions
For the first time the issue of providing early support for children with developmental disabilities was raised in foreign special education
System of early intervention provides the widest coverage of children with developmental delays at early stages of ontogenesis that contributes to the prevention of secondary delays and to the most effective use of sensitive periods in the development of higher physical functions for children’s recovery and growth
Summary
For the first time the issue of providing early support for children with developmental disabilities was raised in foreign special education. The urgency of this issue is due to the uniqueness of infancy. It is a step towards improvement of practice related to the protection of children rights and rights of children with disabilities, qualitative improvement of their position in society In many countries this triggered formation of a new system of early childhood services targeted at children shortly after birth and their families. In different countries the scope of a comprehensive care provided for children with developmental delays, including children with disabilities and their families has several major sources: healthcare system, educational system, social protection system and nongovernmental organizations. In most countries due to the initial agency affiliation or legal status of organization within whose structure those services are established there are several approaches to the provision of early intervention for children and families
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