Understanding preschool services

Early intervention refers to services that help kids from birth to age three with developmental delays. But what services are available after kids turn 3? The answer: preschool services. In this episode, we welcome Elisa Lundy. Elisa is a special education teacher who works in preschool classrooms in the New York City area. Listen as she: - Explains the similarities between preschool services and early intervention - Shares how preschool services can help a child’s social, emotional, and physical development - And tells us how families can access these services in their school Understood.org is a nonprofit focused on shaping the world for difference so the millions of people with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Learn more about “The Opportunity Gap” and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2024 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved.

Episode 50 of the Opportunity Gap: For Families Navigating Special Education podcast, hosted by Elisa Lundy, titled "Understanding preschool services" was published on June 19, 2024 and runs 37 minutes.

June 19, 2024 ·37m · Opportunity Gap: For Families Navigating Special Education

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Early intervention refers to services that help kids from birth to age three with developmental delays. But what services are available after kids turn 3? The answer: preschool services.

In this episode, we welcome Elisa Lundy. Elisa is a special education teacher who works in preschool classrooms in the New York City area. Listen as she:

Explains the similarities between preschool services and early intervention
Shares how preschool services can help a child’s social, emotional, and physical development
And tells us how families can access these services in their school

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