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.

New research found the pandemic led to drops in the percent of kids who were receiving early intervention and early childhood special education, both nationally and in Missouri. The pandemic led to a ...

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 ...

The mother, who lives in Providence, Rhode Island, mentioned it to her daughter’s pediatrician, who quickly dismissed the concern, saying the speech delay was because the family spoke both Spanish and ...

All children learn differently. When children learn differently, this is not a bad thing. It may just mean that they need supports that special education services can provide. However, it's hard to ...

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 ...

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is launching a new, collaborative program to meet the growing demand for professionals equipped to help young children with severe communication and ...