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Posters Advancing Comprehensive Early Childhood Intervention
Session 3
HEALTH Topic - Cerebral Palsy
p3.20 The Participation of Children With Cerebral Visual Impairment in Their Natural Contexts Presenting Author: Marta Filipe (Portugal)
Affiliation: National Association for Early Intervention (ANIP) Co-Authors: Matilde Domingues, Inês Marques, Patrícia Valério
This poster presents the work of the team Ver+ Early Intervention in Visual Impairment, specifically in cerebral visual impairment (CVI), namely collaborative work between different agents involved in the lives of children with CVI (families, educators, specialized teachers, operational assistants, therapists, early intervention professionals). This specific work stems from the “Architects of Friendly and Inclusive Environments” project, funded by Fidelidade Comunidade 2018 award, where the objective was to increase learning and participation opportunities of children with CVI in their natural living contexts. From this project resulted the Manual “Architects of Friendly and Inclusive Environments: Promoting the Participation of Children with Cerebral Visual Impairment in Natural Contexts”, which launches starting points for reflection, ideas, inspirations and theoretical premises that can guide the practice of professionals working with children with CVI, always keeping the assumptions of early intervention in mind and building an intervention plan tailored to each individual. HEALTH Topic - Child Health p3.21 Enhancing Early Childhood Health: Integrating Growth and Oral Health Surveillance in Singapore Preschools Presenting Author: Sylvia Choo Henn Team (Singapore) Affiliation: KK Women's and Children's Hospital, PCF Sparkletots Preschool, National Dental Centre Co-Authors: Christel Ang Su-Ann, Dayana Kamarudin, Olivine Tan Ting Jia, Zhang Hua, Bien Lai Wen Pui, Chan Yoke Hwee Only 25% of Singapore children attend healthcare services for their well child visits after the last childhood immunization at 18 months. The Mission I’mPossible2 (MIP2) Program seeks to establish a system of universal surveillance and tiered support services within the preschool ecosystem, with the current focus on piloting the surveillance of growth and oral health. In 2024, 328 educators in 16 MIP2 preschool centers underwent specialized training modules to ensure accurate height and weight measurement and to conduct “Lift the Lip” screening for early dental caries. The approximately 980 children screened this year were systematically tiered based on the surveillance results, with tier 2 and tier 3 children receiving targeted parent counseling and if indicated, further referrals to pediatric or dental services. By embedding a systematic health surveillance process within preschool workflows, MIP2 establishes a novel model for preventive healthcare, enabling earlier detection and support for common childhood health challenges. p3.22 Exploring Caregiver Insights for Early Intervention for Children With Sickle Cell Disease Presenting Author: Catherine Hoyt (USA) Affiliation: Washington University School of Medicine, Program in Occupational Therapy Co-Authors: Kayli Antonoff, Ashley Housten, Allison King, Sophia Larson, Hunter MooreSickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited red blood cell disorder that disproportionately affects children who are Black or of African descent and is associated with developmental delays. Early intervention (EI) has been shown to mitigate delays. Caregivers of children 0-3 years of age with a diagnosis of SCD were recruited for this study. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to understand experiences with the screening, evaluation, and referral process and intervention (if applicable). Data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Caregivers who had engaged in EI shared that the services were beneficial. Caregivers described that they were unaware of EI and benefited from direct support with the referral process. Caregiver feedback was used to develop a preliminary referral toolkit to support referral and uptake of services. The findings underscore the potential role of EI services in supporting the developmental and family support needs of children with SCD.
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