Learning about Interventions

Many resources are available for youth and their families to learn about evidence-based interventions and promising practices. The section entitled “What are the Evidence-Based Practices” provides helpful links and resources you can use to begin learning about treatments. Because there are many interventions available, it can take some time to go through these resources.

However, not all interventions are appropriate for all children. Some are targeted to particular diagnoses which may be more relevant to your child than others. Working with practitioners informs youth and their families with greater insights to narrow their search and choose from a select few.

As youth and their families review and visit references to learn about evidence-based interventions and promising practices, many new terms may be presented. Some of the terms that youth and families may come across are, diagnosis, prognosis, psychopharmacology, length of treatment, expected outcomes, and reimbursement. Please visit the Glossary of Terms in the Resource Guide to learn more about these terms and others.