Chief Executive Officer
Kathleen Abels
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“A hundred years from now it will not matter what
my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car
I drove … but the world may be different because I was important in the life of a child.”
—Unknown
Early intervention applies to children birth to three who
are elgible to be at risk or special need that may affect their development. Early
intervention consists in the provision of services
such children and their families for the purpose of lessening the effects of the condition.
Early intervention can be remedial or preventive in nature—remediation existing
developmental problems or preventing their occurrence.
Early Intervention Program for ages birth to three.
At TARC, we offer a program of special instruction, physical
therapy and occupational therapist. Both home and center-based
settings are offered with local area transportation services, support group
options and parent training.
Early intervention may focus on the child alone or on the
child and the family together. Early intervention programs are center-based,
and home-based. Early intervention may begin at any time between birth and
to three.
Why Intervene Early?
There are three primary reasons for intervening early with an exceptional
child: to enhance the child’s development, to provide support and assistance to
the family, and to maximize the child's and family's benefit to society.
Human learning and development is most rapid in the preschool years.
Timing of intervention becomes particularly important when a child runs the risk of missing an
opportunity to learn during a state of maximum readiness.
The family of a young exceptional child often feels disappointment, social
isolation, added stress, frustration, and helplessness. Early intervention can result in parents
having improved attitudes about themselves and their child, improved information and skills
for teaching their child, and more release time for leisure and employment.
Society reaps maximum benefits with early intervention. The child’s
increased developmental and educational gains and decreased dependence upon social
institutions, the family's increased ability to cope with the presence of an exceptional
child, and perhaps the child's increased eligibility for employment,
all provide economic as well as social benefits.
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October 17 ... 11th Annual Knights of Columbus Benefit Raffle
Join us at the Knights of Columbus Hall #2952 in Hammond. Enjoy the
social hour starting at 5:00 p.m. Dinner beings at 6:30 p.m. with take out 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009 – Annual Meeting
Meeting set for 12:00 noon.
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009 – NABORS 3rd Annual Chili Challenge.
Northshore Area Board of Realtors will host event at Fairview State Park in Madisonville.
Portion of Proceeds Benefits; TARC & STARC. Open to the General Public 11:00 a.m.
til 3:00 p.m. Friendly family fun!
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