What is Early Intervention?
Children with Down syndrome experience developmental delays due to congenital chromosomal abnormalities. Receiving early rehabilitation and training across various domains significantly stimulates their growth and development.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 6% of children worldwide experience developmental delays. However, in Taiwan, only about 2% of children with developmental delays are reported, indicating limited parental awareness or reluctance to acknowledge and address the issue.
In DSF Taiwan, we actively promotes early intervention by organizing developmental screening activities to identify children with delays and offering various therapeutic services. These include institutional daytime services, on-site therapy in rural areas, and mobile in-home services to meet the diverse needs of families, especially in remote areas where access to information is limited. Through these efforts, the Foundation aims to enhance parents' understanding of developmental delays and early intervention, ensuring children do not miss the critical window for effective therapy.
Service Recipients:
The program primarily targets children aged 0 to 6 years who exhibit developmental delays or disabilities.
Service Location:
Ai-Jia Development Center
Offers daytime care for preschool children with disabilities or developmental delays, alongside parenting education, developmental consultation, and training in daily life skills for children with disabilities.
Phone Number: 02-2900 3553
New Taipei City Early Intervention Community Resource Center
Covers Sanchong, Luzhou, Linkou, and Bali districts, providing case management, on-site therapy, in-home therapy, and preschool readiness services.
Phone Number: 02-22789866#11
Taoyuan Early Intervention Development Center
Serving Bade, Daxi, and Fuxing Districts, the center provides family-centered early intervention services, connecting families with resources to strengthen parenting, support child development, and reduce developmental delays.
Phone Number: 03- 3653266
Lienchiang County Early Intervention Community Resource Center
The center provides family-centered, individualized services through a multidisciplinary team and case management, helping children reach their full potential while strengthening family support and access to resources.
Phone Number: 0836-26321
