The importance of early identification and intervention for children with developmental delays

Pages:233-237
Pankaj Singh and Umakant Anekar (NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences, Digdoh Hills, Hingna Road, Nagpur, Maharashtra )

The purpose of the study to examine a)To identify the prevalence of developmental delays involving physical development (specifically gross and fine motor skills); communication skills; and social and personal skills; b)Educate parents about the connection between brain growth and the normal stages of development, and the importance of the first three years of life to the overall development of the brain. c) Provide a means for early detection of children slipping behind in their milestone development d) Provide individualised developmental strategies based on the results of the extensive milestone checking in attempt to facilitate development in areas where the child may be slipping behind. Children (boys & girls) who referred by doctors for early intervention assessment and skill development, referred at NKPSIMS and Lata Mangeshkar Hospital central India Nagpur were included in the study (n=41 boys 20 and 21 girls). An Analysis of variance showed early childhood intervention programmes in improving learning capacities for children with developmental delays are positive significant. Conclusion and recommend – Early intervention program parental involvement was significant component .Of particular importance is measures of social competence, motivation, family functioning, and problem-solving skills.