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Why early intervention changes a child's whole life

Family Support Coalition
Why early intervention changes a child's whole life

The first years last a lifetime

A child's brain develops faster in the first three years than at any other time. That is exactly why early intervention — therapies and family support that begin as soon as a need is noticed — has such a lasting impact.

Getting started

1. Trust your instincts. You know your child. If something feels different, ask. 2. Seek an evaluation early. Many supports do not require a final diagnosis to begin. 3. Involve the whole family. The most powerful therapy happens in everyday play and routines at home.

Early does not mean rushed. It means giving every child the best possible start.