In the most general sense, early intervention for CP refers to starting therapeutic approaches as early as possible to improve the development of a baby or young child with a delay or identified motor issue.
An early intervention plan should be developed in coordination with families/caregivers to create the best possible outcomes for both the child and family.
As a parent, when it comes to different types of interventions for infants with cerebral palsy, how do you know what you have, what you don't, and what you could get?
When first meeting a parent who's had a child newly diagnosed with cerebral palsy, I really want to try and help them understand their baby. It can be difficult for parents to take it in all at once and many leave that first interview quite overwhelmed, but you're going to meet some really important and helpful people.
Director of Early Development and Cerebral Palsy Research, Emory University School of Medicine and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Chief Science Officer and co-Founder SmallTalk