Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) were first reported in China in 1982. Since then, autism and other related disorders have been recognized by both the public and professionals. The importance of early intervention for children with ASD is becoming more accepted throughout China. A survey was designed to investigate the status of early intervention…

This article uses an outcome-driven model within a family-centered, interdisciplinary team philosophy to develop a 10-step framework to help service providers fit assistive technology (AT) services to the needs of infants and toddlers. Criteria for determining appropriate AT interventions are offered, as is the critical information needed for…

The Chronically Ill Infant Intervention Project at Georgetown University (Washington, D.C.) initiates treatment in the special care nursery for chronically ill infants and infants with multiple health problems. The project's interdisciplinary team provides developmental evaluations, direct intervention in the hospital and in the home, and parent…