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WHY EARLY INTERVENTION AND PARENT TRAINING IS ESSENTIAL
WHY EARLY INTERVENTION AND PARENT TRAINING IS ESSENTIAL
Research has shown that with sufficient hours of early intervention of at least 15-25 hours a week (Roberts & Prior 2006), there can be substantial developmental gains in children with autism in their communication, play, social interactions, behaviors and overall learning (Kasari, 2002). Early intervention allows the neuroplasticity of their minds to be tapped in their early years when learning is most optimal. Young children with autism who receive the recommended early intervention have a much greater chance, later in life, of living independently, securing employment and developing meaningful and lasting friendships and relationships. (Howlin, 1997).
Research has shown that with sufficient hours of early intervention of at least 15-25 hours a week (Roberts & Prior 2006), there can be substantial developmental gains in children with autism in their communication, play, social interactions, behaviors and overall learning (Kasari, 2002). Early intervention allows the neuroplasticity of their minds to be tapped in their early years when learning is most optimal. Young children with autism who receive the recommended early intervention have a much greater chance, later in life, of living independently, securing employment and developing meaningful and lasting friendships and relationships. (Howlin, 1997).
It is therefore crucial for children with autism to receive 3 important elements: timely diagnosis, effective early intervention in school as well as at home, focusing on managing behaviors, communication, social, play and self help skills. When parents first notice red flags of autism in their child, it often takes a substantial wait time before their child is being diagnosed and subsequently receiving early intervention. Very often, the intervention hours provided maybe insufficient.
It is therefore crucial for children with autism to receive 3 important elements: timely diagnosis, effective early intervention in school as well as at home, focusing on managing behaviors, communication, social, play and self help skills. When parents first notice red flags of autism in their child, it often takes a substantial wait time before their child is being diagnosed and subsequently receiving early intervention. Very often, the intervention hours provided maybe insufficient.
Parents can play a vital role at home to supplement early intervention and ensure that their children maximize their full potential. Parents know their children best and have their best interests. They are also most affected by their children's outcome.
Parents can play a vital role at home to supplement early intervention and ensure that their children maximize their full potential. Parents know their children best and have their best interests. They are also most affected by their children's outcome.
Research has shown that a child’s development is greatly influenced by the natural interactions between caregiver and child during daily routines (Warren, Yoder & Leew, 2002). Research has also shown that children with autism have better outcomes when they receive early intervention both in school and at home.
Research has shown that a child’s development is greatly influenced by the natural interactions between caregiver and child during daily routines (Warren, Yoder & Leew, 2002). Research has also shown that children with autism have better outcomes when they receive early intervention both in school and at home.
Parents or caregivers, whether working or staying home, can be trained to use evidence-based strategies in routine and daily activities to strengthen the outcomes of their children’s progress. Planned parental involvement enhances parent-child communication and interaction. Managing challenging behaviors provides for positive family interactions and is pivotal in enabling the child to be ready to learn more skills.
Parents or caregivers, whether working or staying home, can be trained to use evidence-based strategies in routine and daily activities to strengthen the outcomes of their children’s progress. Planned parental involvement enhances parent-child communication and interaction. Managing challenging behaviors provides for positive family interactions and is pivotal in enabling the child to be ready to learn more skills.
Ark strongly believe that effective intervention for the children requires collaboration between families, the school and intervention service providers. We therefore support and empower caregivers with affordable and quality trainings so that they can supplement early intervention, in doing so, maximize their children's potential and create positive impact in their homes. We also provide schools with training and consultation. By collaborating with psychologists, educators and families, Ark ensures the best outcome for children under our care.
Ark strongly believe that effective intervention for the children requires collaboration between families, the school and intervention service providers. We therefore support and empower caregivers with affordable and quality trainings so that they can supplement early intervention, in doing so, maximize their children's potential and create positive impact in their homes. We also provide schools with training and consultation. By collaborating with psychologists, educators and families, Ark ensures the best outcome for children under our care.
We provide a community with ARK HANGOUT so that children can learn to socialise and foster relationships, parents can enhance their physical and mental well-being through respite activities, bond and find support within the community. "It takes a village to raise a child." We believe communities can help transform the lives of children with autism and their families. We also collaborate with organizations to form inclusive communities through equipping their staff and volunteers to be effective in helping children with diverse learning needs.
We provide a community with ARK HANGOUT so that children can learn to socialise and foster relationships, parents can enhance their physical and mental well-being through respite activities, bond and find support within the community. "It takes a village to raise a child." We believe communities can help transform the lives of children with autism and their families. We also collaborate with organizations to form inclusive communities through equipping their staff and volunteers to be effective in helping children with diverse learning needs.