Role of the Pediatrician in Family-Centered Early Intervention Services

There is growing evidence that early intervention services have had a positive influence on the developmental outcome of children with established disabilities or those considered "at risk" for disabilities and their families. Various federal and state statutes now mandate that community-b...

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Published in:Pediatrics (Evanston) 2001-05, Vol.107 (5), p.1155-1157
Main Authors: Sandler, Adrian D, Brazdziunas, Dana, Cooley, W Carl, Lilliam Gonzalez de Pijem
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Biological and medical sciences
Child health services
Child, Preschool
Children & youth
Developmental Disabilities
Disability
Disabled Children
Early Intervention (Education)
Health care
Health participants
Humans
Infant
Intervention
Medical sciences
Patient Care Team
Pediatricians
Pediatrics
Physician's Role
Physicians
Practice
Public health. Hygiene
Public health. Hygiene-occupational medicine
Services
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Summary:There is growing evidence that early intervention services have had a positive influence on the developmental outcome of children with established disabilities or those considered "at risk" for disabilities and their families. Various federal and state statutes now mandate that community-based, coordinated, multidisciplinary, family-centered programs be established, which are accessible to serve children and families in need. The pediatrician, in close collaboration with the family and the early intervention team, plays a critical role in guiding the clinical and developmental aspects of the early intervention services provided. This role can be best served in the context of providing a medical home for children with special health care needs. The purpose of this statement is to assist the pediatrician in assuming a proactive role on the multidisciplinary team providing early intervention services.
ISSN:0031-4005
1098-4275
DOI:10.1542/peds.107.5.1155