Benefits of Early Intervention:
• Enhanced Learning Capabilities: Early intervention addresses developmental delays by improving
communication, social interaction, and adaptability across different environments. This support is
not limited to ASD, as it helps all children with additional needs to thrive both academically and socially.
• Comprehensive Family Support: Early intervention provides families with critical resources, treatment plans,
and educational guidance. By addressing difficulties early on, we can prevent the escalation of behavioural
challenges and impart essential skills for children to engage with their surroundings effectively.
This guidance empowers parents with strategies to support their child's development and successfully
navigate future learning and social situations.
This comprehensive care benefits families by enhancing their understanding of and interaction
with their child, thus setting a solid foundation for their child's educational journey.
Early Intervention and Literacy Support Unit
Boyne Healthcare's Early Intervention and Literacy Support Unit offers a comprehensive support system
for children from infancy through school age [0-6 years] at risk of disability or experiencing additional
needs. Our services aim to enhance:
• Learning and language development
• Concept development
• Functional communication
• Social interaction
• Emotional and physical development
• Sensory development
Children with the following conditions can benefit from our Early Intervention services:
• Autism Spectrum Disorders/ADHD
• Down Syndrome
• Developmental Delays
• Social and Communicative Difficulties
• Speech and Language Disorders
• Dyslexia/Dyspraxia/Dyscalculia
• Multiple and Complex Disabilities
• Sensory Processing disorders
Our multidisciplinary team includes:
• Speech and Language Therapists
• Occupational Therapists
• Physiotherapists
• Special Education Teachers
• Clinical Psychologists
• Applied Behavior Analysts
We recognise that developmental delays or disabilities can impact various growth aspects, including cognitive, social,
emotional, and motor skills. Our team's roles are critical to providing specialised, comprehensive services
during this sensitive stage.
Early Intervention Strategies:
• Understanding Learning Challenges: Learning challenges impede a child's ability to process, understand,
and retain information as expected for their age. These can manifest in various forms, such as
difficulties with reading (dyslexia), writing (dysgraphia), math (dyscalculia), language, attention,
and motor skills (dyspraxia), among others. By identifying these difficulties early, interventions can be
tailored to each child's specific needs, promoting better outcomes in their educational journey.
• Personalized Learning Plans: Creating individualised educational programs that cater to a child's unique
learning profile, leveraging their strengths while addressing their challenges.
• Multisensory Techniques: Utilizing teaching methods that engage multiple senses to enhance memory and
learning is beneficial, especially for children with dyslexia or other learning disorders.
• Positive Reinforcement: Applying principles from behavioural psychology, such as praising and rewarding
positive behaviours to encourage their repetition and enhance self-esteem.
• Structured Environment: Providing a predictable and organised setting which can help reduce anxiety and improve
focus, particularly for children with ASD or ADHD.
• Speech and Language Therapy: Assisting children with delays or disorders in speech and language to better express
themselves and comprehend language.
• Occupational Therapy: Aiding children in developing fine and gross motor skills and sensory integration,
which are essential for daily activities and academic tasks.
• Collaborative Approach: Encouraging the involvement of parents, caregivers, teachers, and therapists to maintain
consistency and support development across all environments.
• Assistive Technology: Using tools and devices designed to assist learning, such as audiobooks for children with
dyslexia or speech-generating devices for those with speech challenges.
By implementing these strategies, the Early Intervention and Literacy Support Unit at Boyne Healthcare aims to empower
children experiencing learning challenges to reach their full potential.
To learn more or seek support from our Early Intervention and Literacy Support Unit, please get in touch with
Boyne Healthcare at 0110335333 or make an appointment through our online booking System.