Intervention Services

Abstract

This chapter introduces the reader to the different types of intervention available. This includes state-based early intervention services as well as the supports available through the public school system. Information on services provided by the public school system will be discussed including how to set-up an individualized education program, what steps to take if you are told your child does not qualify for school-based services, and whether you should consider grade retention. Private therapies and therapeutic preschool programs also will be discussed. Strategies to help you recognize when an intervention might be based on pseudoscience will be presented along with tips for identifying good quality information, including research articles that might be relevant for your child.