A Review of Early Language Intervention for Children with Intellectual Disability

Abstract

Numerous questions have arisen regarding how to care for and assist children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Early intervention programs can be a great help for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities and for their families. This paper sheds light on the importance of early language intervention programs in the lives of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Moreover, the paper discusses the types of early intervention, strategies used by educators, and people who usually involved in the intervention is provided.  Challenges regarding early language intervention for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities are provided. Further, studies on the use of early intervention are provided and discussed. Finally, factors influencing language development among children with intellectual and other developmental disabilities are synthesized.