Early Intervention with Young Children with Speech and Language Impairments

question 25

Multiple Choice

Early intervention with young children with speech and language impairments is critical because

• A)the younger the child, the more successful the outcomes of the intervention.
• B)some interventions have been shown to be effective only with children younger than 5 years of age.
• C)young children need intensive interventions in self-contained settings.
• D)federal legislation mandates young children receive early intervention services by a speech-language pathologist.

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