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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Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
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Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) is a serious lung condition that
affects mostly babies who are born more than 10 weeks before their
due dates and weigh less than 2 pounds at birth.
Usually, these babies also have breathing problems at birth and need
long-term breathing support and oxygen.
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Many of these babies are born with serious respiratory distress syndrome
(RDS). A normal baby's lungs make a liquid, called surfactant, which coats
the insides of the lungs and keeps them open so the baby can breathe in air
once its born.
Babies born with RDS have lungs that haven't developed enough to make
surfactant. Unable to breath on their own, these babies are put on either a
ventilator (also called a respirator) or a nasal continuous positive airway
pressure (NCPAP) machine. The breathing machines are necessary to prevent
damage to their brains and other body organs that need oxygen. The babies
are also given surfactant.
Prognosis for Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia and Respiratory Distress
Syndrome
Typically, babies with RDS begin to get better within the next 2 to 4
weeks. If a baby gets worse and needs more oxygen and/or breathing
assistance from a machine, the baby has developed BPD. These babies have
lungs that are less developed.
With the current treatments, most babies with BPD get better and many go on
to live normal lives.
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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?
Visit our Therapy Options
area to learn more.
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