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Posters Advancing Comprehensive Early Childhood Intervention
Session 5
ECI INFRASTRUCTURE Topic - Serving Diverse Populations p5.30 Early Intervention in Early Childhood in the Guarani Indigenous Population: Mapping Children With Disabilities Child development is influenced by factors including the environment, the family and the child's experiences. In the context of indigenous populations, it is essential to consider their beliefs, practices and living conditions when addressing issues of health and disability, understanding that the environment and culture are essential for development and the entire formative process as a person. The aim of this research was to map children with disabilities in the Guarani indigenous population of the Baixada Santista Metropolitan Region (RMBS). The results point to the invisibility of this data on children with disabilities aged between 0 and 6, which is not found on current demographic research websites or on the data platform of the health department for people with disabilities, with only information on a different age group and without territorial specificity. Presenting Author: Bárbara Billarubia Sampaio (Brazil) Affiliation: Federal University of São Paulo - UNIFESP p5.31 Exploring Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBIs) and Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander Children With Developmental Disabilities Presenting Authors: Matthew Klein, Melody Mann (USA) Affiliation: Texas A&M University This review will examine the reported characteristics and outcomes of parent-implemented play- based naturalistic developmental behavioral interventions (NDBIs) that aim to teach social communication and play skills to young children with autism, intellectual disabilities, or other developmental disabilities. This review will focus on children from Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander backgrounds. NDBIs are increasingly being used to teach these skills to young children with a wide variety of developmental disabilities, and parent training interventions are becoming increasingly common. As such, reviewing the current literature on these interventions, especially in populations that are less evaluated is critical. A minimum of three databases and Google Scholar will be searched, and articles will be screened for inclusion criteria including (1) use of parent training, (2) implementation of NDBIs, (3) inclusion of children from AAPI backgrounds, (4) reports on social communication and/or play skills outcomes. p5.32 Navigating Personal and Cultural Conceptions of Inclusion in the ECI Workforce Presenting Author: Philadelphia Morgan (USA) Affiliation: University of Colorado Denver Co-Author: Jaleesa Steward In early childhood intervention (ECI) settings, personnel and families often hold differing perspectives on inclusion and disability. While some families advocate for inclusive environments to support their child’s social and academic development, others prefer specialized settings tailored to their child’s unique needs. Similarly, educators may prioritize either integration into general classrooms or separate, tailored approaches. These differences can create tensions but also offer opportunities for innovation through dialogue and collaboration. This poster explores strategies for navigating these differences by fostering cross-cultural understanding, implementing culturally responsive policies, and engaging in shared professional development. Using case studies and evidence-based examples, it highlights reflective practices, inclusive leadership, and family-centered planning as tools for building cohesive, equitable teams. Attendees will gain actionable insights to leverage diversity as a strength, address barriers to inclusion, and create transformative, collaborative ECI environments that benefit all children and families. p5.33 Reaching the Unreached: Creating Impact to Support Children With Special Needs in the Tribal Areas in a District in India Presenting Author: Shabnam Rangwala (India) Affiliation: Project Noor The aim of this project is to support the health needs of children with developmental disabilities in the unreached tribal areas of a rural district of Maharashtra. Partnerships, established with another not-for-profit and the local State health administration, to set up 3 monthly medical camps with a multidisciplinary team comprising neurologists, social workers, and therapy team. Beginning with about 30 to 25 patients at a local farmhouse, the project has expanded to approximately 115 patients at each camp, now held at the government-run Sub District hospital. Interventions like medical support and therapy guidance are given. In addition, ECG testing and provision of splints as per need are also given. Between camps, patients who are able to join are provided teletherapy once a week. Over the years the project has impacted the lives of over 1000 patients with special needs.
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