166
Posters Advancing Comprehensive Early Childhood Intervention ECI SERVICE DELIVERY Topic - Transitions
Session 2
p2.43 Complementary Perspectives: Frameworks for Horizontal and Vertical Transitions in Early Care and Education Presenting Author: John Nash, Beth Rous (USA) Affiliation: University of Delaware This conceptual exploration introduces two frameworks - the Mixed Delivery Systems Framework (MDSF) and the Early Transitions Empowerment Framework (ETEF) - developed to navigate horizontal and vertical transitions within early care and education (EC&E). The frameworks provide complementary insights into the siloed U.S. EC system, focusing on continuity of care and inclusive strategies. They present a unified approach to fostering successful outcomes for young children, including those with disabilities. p2.44 Transition to School for Children With Cerebral Palsy: Voices and Experiences of Children, Parents, and Professionals Presenting Author: Heung Ching Chu (Singapore) Affiliation: SPD Co-Authors: Zachary Walker, Frances Yeo There is currently a gap in the literature exploring parents’ lived experiences of transition to primary school for their child with cerebral palsy (CP), especially in Singapore. Studies have shown that transition has a long-term impact on children’s future development and learning. The present qualitative study aimed to fill the gap in literature on exploring the experiences of parents and professionals of children with CP in preparation for transition from early intervention to primary school in Singapore. Characteristics of the child participants and their views were gathered using an adapted Mosaic approach (Clark & Moss, 2001). Semi-structured interviews and Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (Smith et al., 2009) were used to explore and analyze the lived experiences of parents. Views of early intervention professionals were gathered in a focus group discussion (FGD). Thematic analysis (Braun & Clarke, 2006) was used to analyze the FGD data. The inclusion of children, parents and professionals in this study enabled a triangulation in data and provided a multi-faceted overview of experiences regarding the preparation for transition to primary school. In general, children with CP focused on play and social interaction while experiencing difficulties with communicating their views and needs. Four Master Themes emerged: Parents of children with CP encountered a wide range of emotions during the preparation for the school transition due to managing competing demands while seeking transition resources. Professionals in early intervention had various roles in supporting children with CP for school transition and differentiated their approaches when working with different types of schools. The findings from the present study are particularly useful to professionals in supporting the preparation for school transition of children with CP and their parents. This study provides a starting point for future research in parental support in school transition for children with CP and participatory methods in Singapore. p2.44 Transition: Child and Family as a Priority Presenting Author: Tatjana Petrović Affiliation: Center for Education and Rehabilitation Vinko Bek When we say transition, the first association we have is change. When we talk about children with disabilities, we have in mind 3 critical transitions (according to Sharon E. Rosenkoetter, Ann H. Hains, and Cristian Dogaru, 2007). The first can begin before the child is born, during childbirth or after the child is born when the family is faced with the fact that their child will need early intervention services. The second critical point is when the child needs to be included in activity for children with typical development in the local community, and the third critical point is inclusion in kindergarten. The child and family can also go through other transitions, e.g., from one institution to another. We would like to present the cooperation of two institutions that implement early intervention services, and this cooperation aims to facilitate the transition that the child and family go through.
Made with FlippingBook - professional solution for displaying marketing and sales documents online