108 Session 2
Papers Topic - Surveys of Providers Advancing Comprehensive Early Childhood Intervention
P2.10 Perspectives of Portuguese Early Childhood Intervention Professionals About Authentic Assessment Presenting Author: Ana Paula da Silva Pereira (Portugal) Affiliation: Reserach Center of Child Studies, Institute of Education University of Minho, Portugal Co-Authors: Stefano J. Bagnato, Marisa Macy Assessment in Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) is still often perceived as a process where the professional's skills are overly emphasized, to the detriment of valuing and involving the family. Quality indicators for recommended practices in ECI advocate that the assessment process should reflect a dynamic, integrated, and contextualized perspective of the child's development, while also addressing the concerns of their family (DEC, 2014). A quantitative electronic survey, translated and adapted from the LINK Forum Survey (Bagnato et al., 2024), was conducted to explore the perspectives of Portuguese ECI professionals working in the National System of ECI regarding authentic assessment processes and methods. The results of this study could contribute to a better understanding of the current state of authentic assessment in Portugal, with the aim of improving the quality of practices adopted by local ECI teams. Family-centered service (FCS) aims to empower parents of children with developmental concerns. Service Providers (SPs) have a role supporting parental empowerment. This qualitative study explored how SPs: (1) understand FCS; (2) develop skills in FCS; (3) perceive their approaches to practice; and (4) perceive influences on FCS. Following SP interviews, data were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis. Data from 22 SPs led to a central theme of “SPs navigating the path of FCS” with four subthemes: (1) the FCS path is built on a continuum of learning and development; (2) the FCS path is navigated together with families; (3) navigating the different paths of FCS in practice; and (4) different factors influence the FCS navigation. Together these themes describe how SPs require an evidence-informed understanding of FCS, flexibility and support within services and systems, and a genuine desire to empower families to work responsively, guided by family needs and priorities. P2.09 Family-Centered Service in Childhood Disability: A Qualitative Study of Service Providers Perspectives on Their Approaches to Practice Presenting Author: Kerry Britt (Australia) Affiliation: The University of Melbourne, Department of Pediatrics, Australia P2.11 A Survey on the Current Status and Service Satisfaction of Community-Based Early Intervention Services This study investigates the current status of community-based early intervention services supported by Taiwan's social welfare system and examines the service satisfaction of families utilizing these services. The research aims to assess the accessibility, quality, and effectiveness of community-based services for children with developmental delays and disabilities. Through surveys and interviews with service users, the study evaluates aspects such as service delivery, professionalism of staff, and the involvement of families in the intervention process. The findings provide insights into the strengths and challenges of the existing system, offering recommendations for improving service quality and meeting the needs of children and families. Ultimately, the research seeks to enhance the overall effectiveness of community-based early intervention services and inform policy decisions related to social welfare and family support. Supported by Taiwan's Social Welfare System Presenting Author: Pei-Fang Rachel Wu (Taiwan) Affiliation: National Taichung University of Education, Taiwan Co-Author: Ruie-Ming Chen
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