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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Education Research Report: Children At Risk: A State-by-State Report on Early Intervention

Education Research Report: Children At Risk: A State-by-State Report on Early Intervention:

Children At Risk: A State-by-State Report on Early Intervention

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Easter Seals new report -- Our Nation’s Children at Risk: A State-by-State Report on Early Intervention -- gives a sense for how well each state takes care of its youngest children with disabilities and delays. The fact is: infants and toddlers in nearly every state continue to fall behind, many will never catch up. Yet, with the right investment in treatment and therapy before the age of five, we can change the state of early intervention for millions of families across the country.


While there are many choices for families seeking early identification and early intervention services, thefederally funded Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part C program offers all families