Original scientific paper

Some aspects of early intervention in childhood researches

Tena Košiček
Darko Kobetić
Zrinjka Stančić ; Edukacijsko-rehabilitacijski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Ines Joković Oreb ; Edukacijsko-rehabilitacijski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Zagreb, Hrvatska

Abstract

Early childhood is the most critical period in the development of every child because it is extremely important for the acquisition of early experience and brain development in their entirety. The reason for stressing the importance of early action and the inclusion of children in treatment is the ability of brain tissue of children in that period to maintain functional capacity by substituting damaged tissue with some other nervous tissues. Clinical experience has shown that early intensive application of stimulation can achieve great results.
The problem of the described research refers to numerous barriers that prevent full and systematic implementation of early intervention in Croatia. The aim of research was to investigate repercussions of contemporary events of early intervention in the area of Zagreb and check the degree of information of young parents who are not directly affected by this problem. The study includes 82 parents of children with disabilities in the development of various associations, institutions and centers in the area of City Zagreb and 200 parents of children with typical development that are included in regular kindergartens in the City of Zagreb. Obtained results suggest dissatisfaction of the parents of children with disabilities in development with the quality of information about possible treatments and rehabilitation of the child as well as cooperation among experts of different professions. Results of information obtained on a sample of parents of children with typical development, show insufficient awareness surveyed parents about the field of special educator ‘s work. Also, is notable insufficient awareness of the importance of early involvement in rehabilitation treatment as well as the places where they can seek help and advice in case they notice discrepancies with their child. All this points out the need for informing the public and present and future parents about the importance of early interventions in childhood. It also points out the need for better cooperation and teamwork among experts of different medical and supporting professions.

Keywords

early intervention; information; special educator; co-operation between experts of different professions; parents of children with difficulties in development and children with typical development

Hrčak ID:

44904

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/44904

Publication date:

3.11.2009.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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