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New directions in early intervention: P.L. 99-457
1Boys Town National Research Hospital, Omaha, NE.
Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal
|November 1, 1992
Summary
Public Law 99-457 impacts professionals serving infants and toddlers with hearing impairments. It mandates family-centered approaches, requiring professionals to integrate family needs and empowerment into intervention strategies for better child outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Early intervention services
- Special education law
- Family systems theory
Background:
- Public Law 99-457 significantly altered early intervention.
- Traditional models focused solely on the child.
- A shift towards family-centered care is necessary.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the implications of P.L. 99-457 for professionals.
- To highlight the need for family-responsive intervention models.
- To explore strategies for effective family collaboration.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of legislative mandates (P.L. 99-457).
- Review of intervention models for hearing-impaired infants and toddlers.
- Exploration of family systems theories and assessment tools.
Main Results:
- P.L. 99-457 necessitates a move from child-focused to family-centered interventions.
- Professionals must adopt family systems theories and collaborative strategies.
- Building enabling relationships with families is crucial.
Conclusions:
- Family empowerment is key to positive outcomes for hearing-impaired children.
- Professionals need new skills in family assessment and collaborative service delivery.
- Adapting to P.L. 99-457 enhances intervention effectiveness.