Increasing Participation in Early Intervention Programs: A review of the literature
Author(s):
Anna Erickson, Robin Jacob, Katja Robinson
Key Findings:
We identify a number of best practices for increasing access and participation. For physicians and child care providers these include:
- training in and use of a standardized screening tool
- clear procedures for referral and follow up
- clear messaging for families about the value of early intervention
Best practices for families include:
- providing services in a natural setting
- peer to peer mentoring or pairing
- engaging parents as partners in the intervention
- service integration
Of the children who were identified with a possible delay—only 65% of children who were identified with a possible delay received a referral, and only 51% of those who were referred actually followed through with the referral.” Page 6