&NA;This article presents five models of early intervention used in Budapest. The diagnostic and treatment methods invented by professor Katona and colleagues at the Pediatric Institute and the Conductive Education System are internationally known therapies. DSGM therapy and the Gezenguz method have received less recognition so far. The Early Developmental Center uses a combination of methods based on the child and family needs. Early intervention is a diverse enterprise in Hungary, and the programs differ considerably in their philosophies and practices. Although Hungarian intervention methods have achieved outstanding results, there are many problems needing to be solved.