Crucial Time Periods

For some interventions and disabilities this would include the first three years of life; however if Best Practice is provided, can often extend through age 8 or 9. This does not mean that treatment is not important for older children, it is. It does mean that early intervention is crucial if at all possible. This is partially because of what we know about early brain development (towards bottom of page). Treatment for some things, i.e. attachment and hearing loss are especially critical in the first few months of life.Some other crucial times can be times of transition, including between schools, moving, family transitions, puberty etc.Is therapy being provided at a crucial time period and if not, does the therapist acknowledge and understand the importance of these periods and is s/he prepared with a transition plan for these periods?