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Papers Topic - Research Methodologies: Systematic Reviews and Meta-Synthesis Advancing Comprehensive Early Childhood Intervention P6.14 Challenges and Opportunities for Inclusion in Early Childhood: A Meta-Synthesis of International Qualitative Research Presenting Author: Emily Holden (USA) Affiliation: University of Colorado at Denver Co-Author: Jaleesa Steward Meaningful inclusion in early childhood intervention is vital to supporting the developmental and educational outcomes of young children with disabilities. However, implementation of inclusive practices in intervention settings varies widely across global contexts. This session will explore the challenges and needs expressed by early childhood educators leading inclusive preschool settings through a descriptive meta-synthesis of qualitative research. By synthesizing conceptualizations of early childhood educators around the globe, we will identify trends in the challenges they face when implementing inclusive practices. We will explore what resources and supports educators need to achieve high quality inclusion across contexts. We will also examine how a variety of stakeholders including early childhood leaders, special service providers, families, and policymakers can better support educators in creating inclusive environments. This work highlights the shared struggles and opportunities educators face across diverse intervention contexts and offers actionable insights for fostering meaningful inclusion in early childhood programs. P6.16 Translating Systematic Reviews to Practice: Applications and Implications Presenting Author: Brian Reichow (USA) Affiliation: University of Connecticut Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Systematic reviews are approaches used to locate and synthesize research studies that address similar research questions or explore similar independent and dependent variables, or describe what is known about a particular topic. Presently, there are many types of systematic reviews (e.g., meta-analytic reviews, umbrella reviews, rapid reviews, scoping reviews) that all have unique characteristics that provide parameters on how the information presented in the reviews can be used. This presentation will provide an overview of common systematic review types and methods, and an overview of contemporary methodological guidance (e.g., PRISMA) and tools to evaluate the quality of systematic reviews (e.g., ROBIS, AMSTAR-2). Guidance on how consumers can use reviews to inform practice will be demonstrated through knowledge translation frameworks of exemplar reviews of intervention practices for young children with disabilities.
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