Kaplan University Ce240-01final
Oklahoma Families and Their Children
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You are not alone! We are here to help!
Early Intervention and Early Detection
\ Shawna Tarrant
CE240-01
06/18/2012
Professor Lisa Wright
Where Do I Turn for Help?
1. In the state of Oklahoma we know how important it is to have the appropriate resources available to you for early childhood intervention so they can maintain a healthy learning, living and social environment. Our most popular and highly recommended is SoonerStart. This program will evaluate all children from birth up to three years of age to make sure they are on level and put together a plan to help if they are not. This program is a qualifying program that the children have to meet required guidelines in order to receive services. However, once these are met then this program comes to you for in home therapeutic services that meet the demands of your child.
Early Identification Means Early Intervention
2. Parents that intervene early with their exceptional child can help enhance development, they can find the proper support and assistance as well strengthens the child’s benefit to society. Timing is everything. If you are not comfortable with something that your child is doing or is not doing you are entitled to a professional’s opinion. There are programs that can help with all ages from birth to school age to make sure that every obstacle is tackled appropriately. Educational professionals are also there to help with these decisions and are able to voice their opinion so you are aware of what they see during the hours that your child is away. As a child educator we strive to make sure that each one of our children are challenged to meet their full potential. They are trained on the behaviors to look for as well as
Putting it all together!!
[pic]
You are not alone! We are here to help!
Early Intervention and Early Detection
\ Shawna Tarrant
CE240-01
06/18/2012
Professor Lisa Wright
Where Do I Turn for Help?
1. In the state of Oklahoma we know how important it is to have the appropriate resources available to you for early childhood intervention so they can maintain a healthy learning, living and social environment. Our most popular and highly recommended is SoonerStart. This program will evaluate all children from birth up to three years of age to make sure they are on level and put together a plan to help if they are not. This program is a qualifying program that the children have to meet required guidelines in order to receive services. However, once these are met then this program comes to you for in home therapeutic services that meet the demands of your child.
Early Identification Means Early Intervention
2. Parents that intervene early with their exceptional child can help enhance development, they can find the proper support and assistance as well strengthens the child’s benefit to society. Timing is everything. If you are not comfortable with something that your child is doing or is not doing you are entitled to a professional’s opinion. There are programs that can help with all ages from birth to school age to make sure that every obstacle is tackled appropriately. Educational professionals are also there to help with these decisions and are able to voice their opinion so you are aware of what they see during the hours that your child is away. As a child educator we strive to make sure that each one of our children are challenged to meet their full potential. They are trained on the behaviors to look for as well as