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Qualitative study on the perceptions and experiences of parents in early intervention centres in relation to family-centred practices

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  • Guillot-Valdés, María
  • Cuenca-Sánchez, Lorena
  • Sarhani-Robles, Aziz
  • Sánchez-Teruel, David
  • Serra, Lidia
  • Robles-Bello, María Auxiliadora

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Family-centred practices (FCPs) are increasingly being used as an approach in early intervention centres. Few studies exist on the experiences of the parents of children with developmental disorders, who are served in these centres. The general objective of this research is to describe the perceptions of the parents of children with developmental disorders who are served in early intervention centres in respect of the family-centred practices that professionals in these centres implement with them. To assess the implementation of FCPs, the study explores the perspectives of 20 families using qualitative methods to assess their experiences. Hence, a qualitative approach was employed. Two main themes emerged: 1) Family-centred approach to early intervention, and 2) Medical approach to early intervention with rehabilitative outcomes for the child, which prevents the establishment of FCPs. The evaluation reveals the importance of good communication between parents and professionals, as well as the need to promote and improve these practices in the centres.

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  • Guillot-Valdés, María & Cuenca-Sánchez, Lorena & Sarhani-Robles, Aziz & Sánchez-Teruel, David & Serra, Lidia & Robles-Bello, María Auxiliadora, 2025. "Qualitative study on the perceptions and experiences of parents in early intervention centres in relation to family-centred practices," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 171(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:cysrev:v:171:y:2025:i:c:s0190740925000799
    DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2025.108196
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    1. Hamed Taherdoost, 2022. "What are Different Research Approaches? Comprehensive Review of Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Method Research, Their Applications, Types, and Limitations," Post-Print hal-03741840, HAL.
    2. Robles-Bello, María Auxiliadora & Sánchez-Teruel, David, 2021. "Psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the Family Centred Practice Scale for use with families with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 121(C).
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