Family outcomes in early intervention: results from a nationwide study in Portugal

Several studies have stressed the outcomes for families who are supported by Early Intervention in the following dimensions: knowledge/information; development of competencies; well-being; and quality of life. As a result, this study assessed 999 families to examine the outcomes of Early Interventio...

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Published in:Early child development and care 2020-11, Vol.190 (15), p.2484-2492
Main Authors: Leite, Carina Sofia Correia, Pereira, Ana Paula da Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Access to Information
Child development
Children with special needs
Ciências da Educação
Ciências Sociais
Community Resources
Comparative Analysis
Competence
Disabilities
Early Intervention
Educational Attainment
Families
Family Programs
Foreign Countries
Information Sources
Knowledge Level
Occupations
Outcomes
Parent Background
Parenthood education
Perceived control
Preschool Children
Program Effectiveness
Quality of Life
Social Sciences
Well Being
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Summary:Several studies have stressed the outcomes for families who are supported by Early Intervention in the following dimensions: knowledge/information; development of competencies; well-being; and quality of life. As a result, this study assessed 999 families to examine the outcomes of Early Intervention in Portugal. Our results show that families supported by Early Intervention benefit in dimensions related to the development of competencies in the child and the family, and to the gain of information and knowledge about support and community resources, which results in perceived control and co-responsibility. The analysis of the outcomes of Early Intervention also shows that parents' education and occupation levels are determining variables for a family to benefit from the positive impact of Early Intervention. In light of such results, we present recommendations for practices in the area of Early Intervention with the aim of adapting the practices of professionals to the concerns and priorities of Portuguese families.
ISSN:0300-4430
1476-8275
DOI:10.1080/03004430.2019.1585348