University of Pittsburgh Early Intervention Program

The Early Intervention Specialization in the Special Education Program focuses on young children with disabilities (ages birth to five) and their families.

As a field, early intervention promotes the following benefits in this population:

- Minimizes the potential for developmental delay and reducing the impact of disabling conditions.
- Reduces the overall cost of educational services through prevention and attenuation.
- Enhances the capabilities of families to meet the needs of their children.
- Minimizes the likelihood of institutionalization  ...