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Knowledge is power when it happens early. The MAR-Autism™ test helps families bypass years on waitlists and secure the earliest possible intervention. Your roadmap starts here. 📍

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House finance panel trims and reshapes early‑childhood spending, adopts postage fix for Dolly Parton program The House Finance Committee debated a suite of early‑childhood amendments April 1, adopting an $80,000 adjustment aimed at postage for the Imagination Library and approving funding changes that preserve childcare recruitment supports while redirecting money to the Infant Learning Program.

Alaska's House Finance Committee just made crucial funding decisions that could reshape early childhood education and ensure every child has a fair shot at success, regardless of their zip code.

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Creating Connections for Shining Start (CCSS) 2026: A Few Spots Left!

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Equi | Empowering voices. Shaping policy. Equi is a leading think tank committed to producing ethically-driven research and policy recommendations on issues affecting the UK, drawing on Muslim insight.

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Teacher group urges careful drafting of discipline bill, proposes pilot 'success centers' for younger students A representative of the South Carolina Education Association urged the committee to consider a discipline bill (referred to as 1060) carefully and recommended piloting 'success centers' as alternative settings for young students to address behavioral issues and support instruction.

A retired educator is rallying for a carefully crafted discipline bill in South Carolina, aiming to tackle classroom behavior issues with innovative "success centers" for young students.

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Milpitas Unified highlights PreK–3 alignment in study session, asks board to protect early-intervention work District leaders and preschool–third grade teachers described a coordinated PreK–3 initiative that emphasizes social‑emotional foundations, multilingual supports and a new K–2 universal screener; presenters asked the board to back sustained training and funding to keep the work moving forward.

Milpitas Unified is rolling out an innovative PreK–3 alignment initiative that prioritizes social-emotional growth and multilingual support—find out how they're transforming early education!

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UNSEEN - A lived-experience led project created and led by our intern Daisy, shining a light on something too often overlooked: the involvement of young women and girls in county lines.

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The criminal justice system is often the first system

to formally identify someone's neurodivergence

By which point an enormous amount of damage has already been done

Early intervention is not optional

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1 in 8 women in England and Wales has experienced abuse. Violence against women and girls is now a national emergency. Join the VAWG Conference 2026 on 6th May to learn practical ways to prevent harm and support children. Book now:
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Your mind needs check-ins too.

Support should not start when things break. It should start earlier. With small, honest moments of reflection and conversation.

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DEC Talks: The Power of the “Why” in Inclusive Early Childhood

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CHINS proceedings emphasize intervention early, giving families tools and resources to address challenges before they escalate. Prevention matters. 💡💙 #EarlyIntervention #ChildServices #FamilyLaw #SupportSystems

Senate advances bill to clarify public preschool funding for identified 3‑year‑olds after rancorous debate The Maine Senate accepted a committee majority report, 18–14, on a department bill that clarifies public preschool funding applies to 3‑year‑olds identified for special education; critics said implementation details and a dollar fiscal note were missing, while supporters stressed early intervention and local discretion.

The Maine Senate has ignited a heated debate by advancing a bill that aims to redefine public preschool funding for three-year-olds in special education, but critics warn about the lack of fiscal clarity and potential flaws in implementation.

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House advances proposal to let some 3‑year‑olds with special needs enroll in public preschool; bill moves to Senate after close vote The Maine House voted to advance a bill allowing districts to enroll 3‑year‑olds identified with special needs in public preschool (state-funded for those identified) while leaving enrollment of typically developing 3‑year‑olds optional at local cost. The measure passed 75–67 after extended debate about screening, costs and rural impacts.

Maine's House just advanced a pivotal bill that could reshape public preschool access for 3-year-olds with special needs, but fierce debate over funding and local impacts continues.

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The earlier the support, the less a child has to catch up later.

That shift changes how they learn, connect, and grow.

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We service our cars.
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Mental health support should start early, not at crisis point.

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✨ Why Early Speech-Language Support Matters | A Waterloo Speech-Language Pathologist Explains - Communicating Together Therapy & Wellness Associates If you have a quiet worry about your child’s communication, you aren’t alone. Learn why trusting your parental instinct is the first step toward empowering your child. This guide from Communicating To...

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How early intervention can change a child’s developmental trajectory and long-term outcomes | News Experts explain early developmental red flags parents often miss, and why acting early matters

Early intervention can significantly improve a child’s developmental trajectory and long‑term outcomes — the sooner support begins, the greater the impact.

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A Special Education Adventure to Autonomy Discover how autistic adults can achieve independence and success by building skills, using support, and navigating learning challenges effectively.

An autistic student turns early classroom struggles into independence, self-advocacy, and lasting life skills through tailored support.

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Children already carry brilliance and potential. Support simply removes the barriers.

The Loud Tadpole Foundation for Hearing, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, helps children with hearing loss access the tools and care they need to thrive.

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Early interventions provide academic benefits for children with developmental delays or disabilities Children who received Early Intervention (EI) services before age 3 were more likely to meet third-grade academic standards in math and English language arts (ELA), according to a new study by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and the New York City Health Department. The findings are published in JAMA Network Open.

Early intervention before age 3 can improve later academic outcomes for children with developmental delays or disabilities, new research finds.

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Sen. Lukey Tobin urges lowering Infant Learning Program eligibility to 25% in SB 178 Sen. Lukey Tobin introduced SB 178 to align Alaska’s Infant Learning Program (Part C) eligibility with Part B by lowering the developmental‑delay threshold from 50% to 25%, arguing earlier intervention improves outcomes and reduces long‑term special‑education costs; providers and parents testified in support and state fiscal notes estimated initial staffing and Medicaid costs.

Sen. Lukey Tobin is pushing to lower Alaska's Infant Learning Program eligibility from 50% to 25%, a move that could transform early intervention for children and save public costs in the long run.

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Recognising and reframing unhelpful thoughts can significantly improve your outlook.

Many of us experience automatic negative thoughts. They can sound convincing and constant.

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Stress can feel automatic. Overwhelming. Uncontrollable.

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Committee advances funded dyslexia screening and intervention pilot A second substitute to HB 393, funded in the budget, would create a University of Utah/USBE dyslexia screener, pilot screening for early‑grade students, and scale intervention supports; the committee voted unanimously to advance the substitute.

A unanimous Senate vote paves the way for a groundbreaking dyslexia screening initiative in Utah, promising to transform early intervention for struggling readers.

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