[SPECIFIC ASPECTS OF THE LEGISLATIVE CONSOLIDATION OF THE INSTITUTION OF EARLY CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES]

Area of Science:

• Pediatrics
• Developmental Psychology
• Public Health Policy

Context:

• Children with disabilities require comprehensive early care for optimal development and societal integration.
• Existing Russian Federation legislation provides a constitutional basis for child protection and family support.
• International treaties and national legal acts form the research basis for early assistance to children with disabilities.

Purpose:

• To analyze the legislative framework governing early assistance for children with disabilities in the Russian Federation.
• To identify areas for improvement in the legal regulation of early intervention services.
• To propose legislative amendments for enhanced early assistance provision.

Summary:

• The study defines children with disabilities broadly, including those with developmental deviations aged 0-8.
• It reviews Russian constitutional provisions and legal acts concerning early assistance for children with disabilities.
• Recommendations focus on amending federal legislation to legally consolidate early assistance services.

Impact:

• Improved legal regulation can ensure timely and effective early assistance for children with disabilities.
• Enhanced support facilitates maximum developmental achievements, health maintenance, and social inclusion.
• Strengthening the legal basis for early intervention is crucial for integrating children into educational settings and society.