Early intervention for children with developmental disabilities in low and middle-income countries - the case for action.
- Smythe, Tracey
- Zuurmond, Maria
- Tann, Cally J
- Gladstone, Melissa
- Kuper, Hannah
DOIAbstract
In the last two decades, the global community has made significant progress in saving the lives of children <5 y of age. However, these advances are failing to help all children to thrive, especially children with disabilities. Most early child development research has focussed on the impact of biological and psychosocial factors on the developing brain and the effect of early intervention on child development. Yet studies typically exclude children with disabilities, so relatively little is known about which interventions are effective for this high-risk group. In this article we provide an overview of child development and developmental disabilities. We describe family-centred care interventions that aim to provide optimal stimulation for...
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