early intervention

early intervention definition - medical

ear·ly intervention (ûrˈlē)

noun Abbr. EI
A process of assessment and therapy provided to children, especially those younger than age 6, to facilitate normal cognitive and emotional development and to prevent developmental disability or delay.

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