The Central Task of Early Intervention Is to

question 46

Multiple Choice

The central task of early intervention is to

• A) provide respite for parents of children with developmental delays or disabilities.
• B) provide necessary supports and services to optimize the child's development as early as possible.
• C) keep the infants quiet so that the parents' lives are as normal as possible.
• D) provide financial aid so the family has some relief from the stresses of childcare.

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