5 Early Intervention

What are early intervention programs?

Early intervention programs help children who are at risk for or have a diagnosis of developmental delay. They help children between the time they are born and when they enter school. They support the child and the family so children lead as independent a life as possible.

The programs also help parents access the resources they need to assist their children. Getting the right help in these early years is key to helping children attain the best outcomes possible. Early intervention programs provide crucial support to children with developmental delays and their families to ensure a successful transition to school.

NS Early Childhood Development Intervention Services (ECDIS) provide province-wide specialized services to families of young children between birth and school entry, who either have a biological risk for or a diagnosis of, developmental delay. Consultation, information, support and services designed to meet the individual needs of each child and family are delivered in the child’s home and may extend to community based programs. Services emphasize the enhancement of skills and abilities through planned interactions to promote child development and family capacity.

NS Early Childhood Development Intervention Services are offered in 8 regions across the province within 28 locations.

Attribution

Nova Scotia Early Childhood Development Intervention Services. (n.d.). Who we are [webpage]. https://www.nsecdis.ca/