Early Intervention and Autism

Autistic children ages zero to six (pre-kindergarten) are entitled to "early intervention" services. What is early intervention? How important is it? How do you find services? Get the information you need.

What Can Early Intervention Really Do for Your Child with Autism?
You've heard early intervention is "critically important" when you have a child with autism. But why is early intervention so important? What can it do - and what can't it do? What do early intervention experts hope to achieve?

What Is Early Intervention?
Young children who may have symptoms of an autism spectrum disorder are recommended to a program called early intervention. But what is early intervention and why is it a good idea?

Is Early Intervention Important for Children with Autism?
Early, intensive intervention for autistic children is general considered to be critically important. But what does the research really tell us?

A Guide for Finding Early Intervention Resources
The National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities has created a Parents' Guide for Finding Help for Young Children with Disabilities. It's a terrific resource, and an important step along the way to creating an ideal treatment and education program for your young child with autism

What Is the Prognosis for a Child with Autism?
What is the prognosis for a child with autism? Can anyone tell me how far my child with autism may improve?

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