Early Childhood Intervention
This website is a place for families who are facing
challenges pertaining to their child's development and
growth.
It is a place to find answers and practical
suggestions. That's what Early Intervention Support is all
about.
Whether a family has a child with a challenging behavior,
a disability or developmental issue, childhood is short - it
should be savored and enjoyed.
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We understand developmental milestones and the challenges
of Special Needs children. We spend a great deal of time
with families understanding the inner workings of childhood
routines and interactions. Ask us about your child today!
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Microcephaly
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Microcephaly is a neurological disorder in which the
circumference of the baby's head is significantly smaller than
average for the persons age and sex.
Cause of Microcephaly
Microcephaly may be congenital or it may develop in the first few years
of life. The disorder can stem from a wide variety of conditions that cause
abnormal growth of the brain, or from syndromes associated with chromosomal
abnormalities.
Symptoms of Microcephaly
Babies with microcephaly are born with either a normal or reduced head
size.
Subsequently the head fails to grow while the face continues to develop at a
normal rate, producing a child with a small head and a receding forehead,
and a loose, often wrinkled scalp.
As the child grows older, the smallness of the skull becomes more
obvious, although the entire body also is often underweight and dwarfed.
Development of motor functions and speech may be delayed.
Hyperactivity and mental retardation are common occurrences, although the
degree of each varies. Convulsions may also occur. There may also be
problems with the child's motor ability.
Treatment of Microcephaly
Generally there is no specific treatment for microcephaly. Treatment is
symptomatic and supportive.
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Therapy Options
Thankfully, there are many ways to deal with childhood developmental
delays and behaviors. These include in-home services, outpatient (you take
your child to a clinic), inpatient (following injury or surgery) and school
based services. Which type of therapy should you choose?
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area to learn more.
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