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early intervention

[ˈɜːrli ɪntərˈvenʃən]
nounpl: early interventions
intervenção precoce
1. Prompt action taken to address a problem or condition in its initial stages, particularly in healthcare, education, or social services
Early intervention in child development can prevent learning disabilities from becoming severe.
A intervenção precoce no desenvolvimento infantil pode evitar que dificuldades de aprendizagem se tornem graves.
2. A system of services and support provided to infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities
The early intervention program helps children ages 0-3 with speech and motor skill development.
O programa de intervenção precoce ajuda crianças de 0-3 anos com desenvolvimento de fala e habilidades motoras.
3. Swift preventive action taken before a situation worsens or escalates
Early intervention in mental health treatment reduces hospitalization rates.
A intervenção precoce no tratamento de saúde mental reduz as taxas de internação.
Synonyms
early treatmentprompt interventionpreventive actionpreventative care
Antonyms
late interventiondelayed treatmentneglect

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
intervenção precoce
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
intervenção precoce
Standard medical and educational terminology
Rio de Janeiro
intervenção precoce
Used in healthcare and social services contexts
Portugal
intervenção precoce
Official terminology in Portuguese healthcare and education systems

Related Idioms & Phrases

catch it early
nip it in the bud
strike while the iron is hot
prevention is better than cure
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