Abstract

This systematic review aimed to examine empirical evidence relating to the level and developmental appropriateness of service provision for two-year-olds. To be included in this review, studies had to have been published before 2006, had to have an explicit focus on service provision for two-year-olds and had to have a randomly assigned control group. Following the application of the inclusion/exclusion criteria,11 studies were included in the review. The relatively small number of eligible studies and findings suggesting a limited impact from a number of the studies suggests there is a lack of empirical evidence available. Therefore, determinations with regards to what constitutes as developmentally appropriate and effective practice for this age group could not be made.

Citation

Fillis, S., Dunne, L. & McConnell, B. (2018). Empirical studies on early intervention services for toddlers aged 24–36 months: A systematic review. International Journal of Educational Research, 89(1), 119-138. Elsevier Ltd. Retrieved August 10, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/203905/.

Keywords

• Child Development
• early intervention
• Early years
• Toddlers