The transition process from center-based programmes to family-centered practices in Spain: a multiple case study. Issue 14 (25th October 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gràcia, Marta; Simón, Cecilia; Salvador-Beltran, Francesc; Adam Alcocer, Ana Luisa; Mas, Joana Maria; Giné, Climent; Dalmau, Mariona
• Is Part Of: Early child development and care. Volume 190:Issue 14(2020)
• Page Start: 2192
• Page End: 2204
• Publication Date: 2020-10-25
• Subjects: Early intervention -- family-centered practices -- professional's perception -- family's satisfaction; Child development -- Periodicals; Children -- Services for -- Periodicals; 155.405
• DOI: 10.1080/03004430.2018.1564916
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0300-4430

Abstract

ABSTRACT: One of the most important challenges that early intervention (EI) has faced in recent years is the transition process from child-based practices to family-centered programmes. This study's main objectives were: (a) To understand the changes identified by the staff in their professional knowledge and practices with families during the transition from a center-based programmes to family-centered practices; (b) To explore the parents' satisfaction with the family-centered practices; (c) To know how professionals perceive the transition from center-based to family-centered practices in EI. Participants were 11 families of children with intellectual disability and 11 professionals from six early intervention centres in Spain. Results showed that professionals valued family-centered services because it allowed them to gather relevant information about the families' strengths and resources. Families perceived their participation as a real empowerment for all family members and positive for their children. Implications for professional practice in EI are discussed.