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Importance of KEIS

More than 1 in 20 young children (0-6 years) in NSW have disabilities or developmental delays.

The first three years of life lay the foundations for what will happen over the person's life.

New research into early brain development demonstrates that in the first two years of life 80% of the brain is formed.

What happens to us in the early years has a major affect on our health and social development right through to adulthood with developmental delays and disabilities.

If children are to thrive and realise their potential, they and their families need specialised support in their early childhood years.

Research shows that early childhood intervention can:

- Significantly improve the development and functioning of children with disabilities and developmental delays,

- Make a substantial difference to families' wellbeing,

- Reduce both the child's and family's dependence on costly specialist services in later life.

Investment in early years will have substantial long term benefits.

For every dollar spent in early intervention, there is a saving of $700 to the community.

In these ways, early childhood intervention services benefit us all and deserve the support of the whole community.

Early Childhood Intervention really does make a difference.