Defining dimensions of family‐oriented services in early childhood intervention

Carina Carlhed

doi:10.1080/15017410309512621

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Defining dimensions of family‐oriented services in early childhood intervention

Author:

Carina Carlhed

Education in the Department of Social Sciences, Mälardalens University, Västerås; Department of Educational Sciences, Gothenburg University, Sweden, SE

About Carina

Carina Carlhed has a Master in Social Sciences, and is currently a lecturer in Education in the Department of Social Sciences, Mälardalens University, Västerås. She is a doctoral student in the Department of Educational Sciences, Gothenburg University, Sweden.

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The aim of this study was to examine process dimensions in a model regarding family‐oriented services in early childhood intervention. The purpose was to capture a broad picture of Swedish habilitation services from a professional point of view. Professionals in habilitation from different parts of Sweden participated (n‐237). A hypothesized model was tested with confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling procedures. The resulting hierarchical model had two main dimensions, the first having to do with relationships, and the second concerning involvement/information‐exchange. The process of intervention comprises efforts in building relationships, enhancing effective information exchange between parents and professionals, and finding different ways of involving parents/families. The findings of this study call for multiple perspectives in order to work effectively in a family‐oriented way, and they also call for a distinction between relational and participatory elements when referring to family‐ oriented services.

How to Cite: Carlhed, C., (2009). Defining dimensions of family‐oriented services in early childhood intervention. Scandinavian Journal of Disability Research. 5(2), pp.185–202. DOI: http://doi.org/10.1080/15017410309512621

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[CIT0007] Björck‐Åkesson , E. and Granlund , M. (1995). . Family involvement in assessment and intervention: Perceptions of professionals and parents. . Exceptional Children , 61: : 520.–.

[CIT0008] Björck‐Åkesson , E. and Granlund , M. (1997). . Changing perspectives in early intervention for children with disabilities in Sweden. . Infants and Young Children , 9: : 56.–.

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[CIT0010] Bruder , M. B. (2000). . Family Centered Early Intervention: Clarifying Our Values for the New Millennium. . Topics of Early Childhood Special Education , 20((2)): : 105.–.

[CIT0011] Carlhed , C. (1998). . "Alla behöver ju bra habilitering...”; ‐ Småbarnsföräldrars uppfattning av stöd från habiliteringen. [Perceptions of support from habilitation centers, perceived by parents to young children with disabilities]. , Research and Reports, Opuscula no. 37[city: Västeras]: : Mälardalen University. .

[CIT0012] Dinnebeil , A. L. , Hale , L. M. and Rule , S. (1996). . A Qualitative Analysis of Parents’ and Service Coordinators Descriptions of Variables That Influences Collaborative Relationships. . Topics in Early Childhood Special Education , 16((3)): : 322.–.

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[CIT0018] Granlund , M. , Björck‐Åkesson , E. and Steénsson , A‐L. (1999). . “Styrning genom fortbildning. [Management through in‐service training]. ”. In Elever med fiera funktionsnedsättningar i särskolan utbildningens effekter och effektivitet. , Edited by: Granlund , M. , Steénsson , A‐L. , Roll‐Pettersson , L. , Björck‐Åkesson , E. , Sundin , M. and Kylén , A. [city: Stockholm]: : Stiftelsen ala. . 1999.

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[CIT0026] Pedhazur , J. E. and Pedhazur Schmelkin , L. (1991). . Measurement, Design, and Analysis. An integrated approach. , [city: New Jersey]: : Lawrence Earlbaums. .

[CIT0027] Sameroff , A. J. and Fiese , B. H. (2000). . “Transactional Regulation: The Development Ecology of Early Intervention. ”. In Handbook of Early Childhood Intervention, . , 2 ed. , Edited by: Shonkoff , J.P. and Miesels , S.J. [city: New York]: : Cambridge University Press. .

[CIT0028] SFS (1982). . . 763. Hälso‐ och sjukvårdslagen, (1982:763). [The Health and Medical Services Act]. , [city: Stockholm]: : Socialdepartementet. .

[CIT0029] SFS (1993). . . 387. Lag om stöd och service till vissa ftinktionshindrade. (1993:387) [The Support and Service Act]. , [city: Stockholm]: : Socialdepartementet. .

[CIT0030] Simeonsson , R. J. (1988). . “Evaluating effects of family‐focused intervention. ”. In Family assessment in‐early intervention. , Edited by: Bailey , D. B. Jr. and Simeonsson , R. J. [city: Columbus]: : Merrill Publishing Company. .

[CIT0031] Simeonsson , R. (2000). . Early Childhood Intervention: Toward a Universal Manifesto. . Infants and Young Children , 12((3)): : 4.–.

[CIT0032] Stenhammar , A‐M. and Ulfhielm , K. (1998). . “Hur far vi det vi behöver? [How do we get what we want?]. ”. In Evaluation of habilitation and rehabilitation (Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare Report No. 1998–2). , [city: Stockholm]: : Socialstyrelsen. .

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[CIT0034] Weston , D. R. , Ivins , B. , Heffron , M.C. and Sweet , N. (1997). . Formulating the Centrality of Relationships in Early Intervention: An Organizational Perspective. . Infants and Young Children, , Jan. 1997: : 1.–. 1997.

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Defining dimensions of family‐oriented services in early childhood intervention

Author:

Carina Carlhed

Education in the Department of Social Sciences, Mälardalens University, Västerås; Department of Educational Sciences, Gothenburg University, Sweden, SE

About Carina

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