Cross-Disability Early Intervention Centres for Children with Disabilities
Early childhood (0-6 yrs) is a time of remarkable brain development. It is the critical period that determine a Persons’s ability to reach her/his lifelong health, social and economic potential. Providing quality early childhood intervention early in a child’s life supports them to develop the skills needed to enable him to lead an independent and dignified life. Early Intervention provides specialized support and services for infants and young children at – risk or with disability and/or development delay and their families to help their development, well-being and participation in family and community life. CDEIC is fully functional at CRC Ahmedabad. The aim is to provide a cross-disability, composite multi-functional facility for therapeutic interventions to help reduce the disability burden and also counsel the parents under one roof. It is also to prepare the children for school readiness which is crucial for inclusive education.