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Posters Advancing Comprehensive Early Childhood Intervention
Session 4
ECI INTERVENTION DOMAINS Topic - Play p4.20 Play Baby: Brazilian Program of Personalized Stimuli for Child Development
Presenting Author: Vanessa Madaschi (Brazil) Affiliation: Mackenzie Presbiterian University Co-Authors: Juliana Guedes, Barbara Soares
Child development in early childhood is determined by critical periods, called windows of opportunity, which demand adequate stimuli directly related to the quality of interactions and environmental enrichment to maximize the potential of cognitive, motor, sensory, language and socio-emotional skills. Scientific evidence indicates that the absence of targeted interventions during sensitive phases leads to significant vulnerabilities that can negatively impact child development. Play Baby proposes an innovative and evidence-based approach to promote structured and personalized stimuli in the home environment, empowering the family and caregiver to offer the best stimuli according to individual needs, culturally considered according to each family and compared to peers of the same age. The program consists of offering a monthly portfolio of playful and sensory activities, individualized according to the baby's needs after a direct assessment of the baby by a specialist and a questionnaire on family stress. It includes specialized training for parents and caregivers, routine guides and a remote support channel for ongoing guidance. Preliminary qualitative and quantitative assessments demonstrate significant progress in achieving neuropsychomotor milestones, greater engagement and strengthening of parents' and caregivers' skills in promoting high-quality interactions, reducing doubts and expanding the possibilities of how family-centered early intervention is supporting the development of babies and young children. Play Baby is an intervention based on the family- centered model and is accessible, which optimizes timely child development, standing out as an effective solution to enhance early childhood development in the Brazilian context. The best teaching material is the one that makes sense to the family and to the baby and young child, and what makes sense to them are the things in their life, in their routine. p4.21 Playdate With Families in Responsive and Free Play: A Preventive Intervention in Early Childhood Presenting Author: Marisa Gouveia e Serra (Portugal) Affiliation: Núcleo CASA Co-Authors: Sofia Charrua, Catarina Grande, Vânia Oliveira, Francisca Silva Ferreira Based on the Responsive Teaching model, this study investigates the impact of outdoor playdate activities in nature on family dynamics and child development for children aged 18 months to 6 years. Playdates occur monthly on Sunday mornings, guided by a psychologist and an occupational therapist. Parents and caregivers are guided to foster responsive interactions during these activities to prevent development delays and risk factors related to fewer opportunities to participate and actively engage. The study aims to explore how outdoor play interactions in nature enhance children's social skills, communication, and problem-solving abilities while fostering stronger family relationships. Playdate provides closer contact with the community, transforming the role of the professional into an ally of families. Moreover, they facilitate the building of a support network. Data will be collected through an online questionnaire administered to parents/caregivers to understand the benefits families recognize in responsive and free play. p4.22 Playing is a Serious Thing: Good Practices from ELI Oeiras in Promoting Early Intervention in Partnership With Families and the Community Author: Alexandra Mendes Co-Authors: Susana Esperto, Marta Reis, Fátima Vieira Affiliation: ELI de Oeiras What kind of adult does the child need me to be, so that they can be? Throughout our intervention at ELI de Oeiras, we've noticed that children struggle to play. Families, concerned with their children's development, are unaware of the importance of play and focus on formal learning, conditioning creativity. The seminar "Playing is Serious Business" 2024, in partnership with the Oeiras City, addressed the relevance of play at the cognitive, emotional, and social levels for children, sensitizing participants to integrate play into their daily lives in an accessible and meaningful way. The "Brincar+" project, in collaboration with the municipal libraries, aimed to train families in playing with their children. Through creative dynamics, parents and children strengthened their interaction and affective bonds, stimulating development. These experiences demonstrated positive impacts on family life. These practices reflect the team's commitment to ensuring inclusion and equitable access to strategies that promote child development.
p4.23 Project Play & Learning Presenting Author: Susana Teixeira (Portugal) Affiliation: ELI Vizela, AIREV Co-Authors: Cátia Félix, André Ribeiro, Catarina Ribeiro, Margarida Ribeiro
The development of a human being is directly linked to early childhood experiences, and the quality of family interactions is a determining factor for health and well-being. Investing in early child development is more effective and cost-effective than treating later adversities. The project “Play & Learning”, aimed at children up to 6 years old, is a website with practical strategies to optimize overall development. This resource is based on a virtual street with houses organized by age, in which activities for specific contexts (kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, living room) are presented. The project promotes family literacy and stimulation in interaction, language, regulation, behavior, cognition and autonomy, supported by specialized professionals. By enriching family routines and empowering caregivers, child development is maximized, and favorable conditions are created in everyday contexts.
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