Typically developing children make compatible gains and develop a greater acceptance and understanding of disabilities 4. Children with disabilities have more opportunities to practice and generalize their skills. Assessment of young children should be dynamic and linked to educational programming. Offer range of services to meet the individualized needs of the children. Promote child's development in adaptive, communication, cognition, physical, social and emotional skills.
Family unit is center of service delivery system.
Instruction for optimal development- highest levels of engagement, independence and mastery. Instruction embedded in daily activities. Instruction that is effective, efficient and functional. Prepare for and provide normalized life experiences 10. Instruction that is designed to prevent the emergence of future problems.