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@article{178674,
        author = {Ravindra Kumar Agrahari and Siroman},
        title = {Impact of Timely Intervention on Cognitive Growth in At-Risk Infants and Toddlers},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {12},
        pages = {5512-5516},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=178674},
        abstract = {Timely intervention during the early developmental years plays a critical role in enhancing the cognitive growth of at-risk infants and toddlers. This study investigates the impact of early intervention strategies on children who are vulnerable due to factors such as hearing impairment, developmental delays, low birth weight, or socio-economic disadvantage. Evidence from developmental research highlights that the first three years of life are a sensitive period for brain development, during which timely, targeted interventions can significantly improve cognitive, language, and executive functioning outcomes. Interventions such as speech and language therapy, early educational programs, parent-child interaction coaching, and assistive technologies like hearing aids or cochlear implants have shown to be particularly effective when implemented before age three. This paper also explores the role of family involvement and multidisciplinary collaboration in delivering effective early intervention services. Findings suggest that children who receive early support demonstrate enhanced attention, memory, problem-solving skills, and school readiness. Moreover, early intervention reduces the likelihood of long-term cognitive deficits and the need for special education services. The study underscores the necessity of accessible, well-coordinated early intervention systems and policies to ensure that at-risk children achieve their full developmental potential, leading to improved lifelong learning and social outcomes.},
        keywords = {Timely Intervention, Cognitive Development, At-Risk Children, Early Childhood, Developmental Delays etc.},
        month = {May},
        }