A Systematic Review of Part C Early Identification Studies.
Brian Barger1, Catherine Rice2, Christina Anne Simmons3
1Georgia State University, Atlanta, USA.
Topics in Early Childhood Special Education
|May 9, 2017
Summary
Connecting at-risk children to Part C early intervention (EI) services is challenging due to sparse literature. Improved systems are needed to track and identify young children requiring EI.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Developmental Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Early identification of developmental delays is crucial for timely intervention.
- Part C services provide early intervention for eligible infants and toddlers.
- Current literature on the full pathway to Part C services is fragmented.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review the literature on early identification processes for connecting at-risk children to Part C services.
- To identify gaps and opportunities in the early identification pathway.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review of 43 articles.
- Classification of data collection settings (primary vs. specialized).
- Analysis of studies covering at least two phases of early identification (0-6 years).
Main Results:
- The literature documenting the complete process from community monitoring to Part C service receipt is sparse.
- Few studies cover the entire early identification continuum.
- Opportunities exist to develop better systems for tracking and identifying children needing early intervention.
Conclusions:
- Enhancing systems for early identification and connection to Part C services is essential.
- Further research is needed to understand and optimize the pathway to early intervention.
- Addressing fragmentation in the literature can inform improved service delivery.
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