Cross Disability Early Intervention Centre (CDEIC), is for infants and toddlers from 0-6 years of age who are at risk for developmental delays in areas of physical, cognitive, communication, social-emotional development, and adaptive development.
The Main Aim of Early Intervention:
- Early identification of infants at risk.
- Early identification of developmental delays.
- Enhancement of normal development.
- Acceleration of rate of development.
- Acquisition of new skills.
- Increase in independent functioning.
- Early detection and prevention of secondary handicap.
- Minimizing the effects of handicapping condition.
- Cost effectiveness.
- Psychological support to families.
Early intervention is important as a child’s brain is adaptable in the first five years of life. It forms the foundation for learning, behavior, and health. Intervention is more effective in the early stages of life. Early intervention helps the family and caregivers cope with academic demands and reduces the financial burden. The Centre follows a transdisciplinary approach where roles are shared across disciplinary boundaries, and cooperation among team members is maximized.