Efficacy of Early Intervention
- 1 December 1985
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in The Journal of Special Education
- Vol. 19 (4) , 401-416
- https://doi.org/10.1177/002246698501900405
Abstract
Based on an analysis of over 300 previous studies of early intervention efficacy, this article explains how the steps in the scientific method can be used to organize and draw conclusions from existing research. Although it is concluded that early intervention has positive benefits for most children, it is pointed out that there is little, if any, empirical support for the types of intervention that are most effective. Suggestions for future research are given.Keywords
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