The number of young children with disabilities receiving early intervention and special education dropped dramatically in recent years and access to these services varied significantly by state.

There are leaf stickers on the hallway floors of the Alyce Hatch Center, a building and playground shaded by trees on NW Juniper Street in east Bend. One room meant for play and used throughout the ...

When young children are in need of special services, including physical, occupational and speech therapy, time is of the essence. The sooner a child starts such therapies, the more likely they could ...

Seeking guidance from pediatricians and using available resources is crucial for addressing developmental delays and promoting healthy development. Early intervention during brain development's most ...

Naiommy Baret’s 3-year-old son receives early intervention services for epilepsy and a speech delay. Credit: Vanessa Leroy for The Hechinger Report The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education.

About 60,000 children with developmental disabilities qualify for a free Illinois program that provides speech, physical therapy, and other services. It's called "early intervention" and can be a game ...

This program is offered in person. Western Michigan University's B.S. in Early Childhood General and Special Education: Birth through Kindergarten program integrates courses focused on child ...