title: Telerehabilitation: an adjunct service delivery model for early intervention services.
abstract: Early Intervention (EI) services for children birth through two years of age are mandated by Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA); however, personnel shortages, particularly in rural areas, limit access for children who qualify. Telerehabilitation has the potential to build capacity among caregivers and local providers as well as promote family-centered services through remote consultation. This article provides an overview of research related to telerehabilitation and early intervention services; discusses the feasibility of telerehabilitation within traditional EI service delivery models; examines telecommunications technology associated with telerehabilitation; and provides hypothetical case examples designed to illustrate potential applications of telerehabilitation in early intervention.
authors.affiliation: Spalding University, Louisville, KY.
authors.forename: Jana
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Cason
keywords: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C; Telerehabilitation; children; early intervention services; infants; toddlers