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Primary prevention of developmental retardation during infancy
Prevention in Human Services
|February 5, 1983
Summary
This review explores 18 early intervention programs for infants, detailing their designs, delivery, and effects. It offers recommendations for future high-risk infant programs based on theoretical perspectives.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Pediatrics
- Early Childhood Education
Background:
- Early intervention is crucial for high-risk infants.
- Numerous prevention-oriented programs exist.
- Understanding program design and effects is vital.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review 18 exemplary early intervention programs for infants.
- To describe program targets, delivery, and curriculum.
- To discuss program design, methodology, and long-term effects.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of 18 early intervention programs.
- Analysis of program targets, delivery methods, and curriculum content.
- Summary of continuing and delayed effects, including follow-up evaluations.
Main Results:
- Detailed descriptions of 18 prevention-oriented early intervention programs.
- Discussion of challenges in program design and methodology.
- Summary of short-term and long-term outcomes of reviewed programs.
Conclusions:
- Theoretical perspectives offer insights for infant program planning.
- Recommendations are provided for future high-risk infant programs.
- Effective early intervention requires careful design and evaluation.