Family-Centered Early Childhood Intervention in Kosovo: Perceptions of Parents

This study investigates the Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) support system in Kosovo, emphasizing the perspectives of families with children experiencing developmental delays and disabilities. Drawing upon the evolution of ECI frameworks since the 1970s, the research highlights the significance o...

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Main Authors: Gyltene Retkoceri Hoxha, Aleksandra Karovska Ristovska
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Language:English
Published: Assciation of Special Educators STOL 2024-10-01
Series:Multidisciplinarni Pristupi u Edukaciji i Rehabilitaciji
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Online Access:https://www.multidisciplinarni-pristupi.com/_files/ugd/f23b54_d55e810ca81243bf81b1679b4bbffc6d.pdf
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description This study investigates the Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) support system in Kosovo, emphasizing the perspectives of families with children experiencing developmental delays and disabilities. Drawing upon the evolution of ECI frameworks since the 1970s, the research highlights the significance of family-centered practices as a primary approach in ECI, as endorsed by the Division for Early Childhood (DEC). Utilizing a descriptive methodology, the study surveyed 89 parents of children aged 0 to 6 who accessed ECI services, focusing on their experiences, barriers encountered, and the effectiveness of current support systems. Results reveal that pediatricians are the most commonly recommended sources for ECI services, with a substantial percentage of families facing waiting lists. The findings underscore the necessity of enhancing advocacy efforts, developing comprehensive national policies, and improving access and coordination of ECI services.
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spelling doaj-art-eb670ce05e3f4ab09ba2e42c05efd0062025-08-20T02:12:02ZengAssciation of Special Educators STOLMultidisciplinarni Pristupi u Edukaciji i Rehabilitaciji2637-32702831-137X2024-10-0168738810.59519/mper6207Family-Centered Early Childhood Intervention in Kosovo: Perceptions of ParentsGyltene Retkoceri Hoxha0Aleksandra Karovska Ristovska 1Faculty of Philosophy in Skopje-Institute of Special Education and RehabilitationFaculty of Philosophy in Skopje-Institute of Special Education and RehabilitationThis study investigates the Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) support system in Kosovo, emphasizing the perspectives of families with children experiencing developmental delays and disabilities. Drawing upon the evolution of ECI frameworks since the 1970s, the research highlights the significance of family-centered practices as a primary approach in ECI, as endorsed by the Division for Early Childhood (DEC). Utilizing a descriptive methodology, the study surveyed 89 parents of children aged 0 to 6 who accessed ECI services, focusing on their experiences, barriers encountered, and the effectiveness of current support systems. Results reveal that pediatricians are the most commonly recommended sources for ECI services, with a substantial percentage of families facing waiting lists. The findings underscore the necessity of enhancing advocacy efforts, developing comprehensive national policies, and improving access and coordination of ECI services. https://www.multidisciplinarni-pristupi.com/_files/ugd/f23b54_d55e810ca81243bf81b1679b4bbffc6d.pdffamily-centered practicesearly childhood interventiondevelopmental delaysdisabilitiesparent perceptions
spellingShingle Gyltene Retkoceri Hoxha
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Family-Centered Early Childhood Intervention in Kosovo: Perceptions of Parents
Multidisciplinarni Pristupi u Edukaciji i Rehabilitaciji
family-centered practices
early childhood intervention
developmental delays
disabilities
parent perceptions
title Family-Centered Early Childhood Intervention in Kosovo: Perceptions of Parents
title_full Family-Centered Early Childhood Intervention in Kosovo: Perceptions of Parents
title_fullStr Family-Centered Early Childhood Intervention in Kosovo: Perceptions of Parents
title_full_unstemmed Family-Centered Early Childhood Intervention in Kosovo: Perceptions of Parents
title_short Family-Centered Early Childhood Intervention in Kosovo: Perceptions of Parents
title_sort family centered early childhood intervention in kosovo perceptions of parents
topic family-centered practices
early childhood intervention
developmental delays
disabilities
parent perceptions
url https://www.multidisciplinarni-pristupi.com/_files/ugd/f23b54_d55e810ca81243bf81b1679b4bbffc6d.pdf
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