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Developmental Science and Preventive Interventions for Children at Environmental Risk
1Center on Human Development and Disability, Departments of Psychology and Pediatrics, University of Washington, Box 357920, Seattle, WA 98195-7920, 206-543-2832.
Infants and Young Children
|July 28, 2015
Summary
Preventive interventions for at-risk children need a consistent developmental approach to close the school readiness gap. The Developmental Systems Approach offers a framework for effective, community-based programs.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Science
- Intervention Science
- Public Health
Background:
- Young children at environmental risk face a significant school readiness gap.
- Current preventive interventions show variable effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the status of preventive interventions for at-risk children.
- To propose a framework for improving intervention effectiveness.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing program effectiveness data.
- Analysis within the context of developmental science.
Main Results:
- Progress requires a unified developmental approach and clear goals.
- The Developmental Systems Approach aligns with intervention science.
Conclusions:
- A consistent, comprehensive framework like the Developmental Systems Approach is crucial.
- Community-based systems development is key for long-term success.
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