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1Centro Atención Temprana Apadis, Villena, Alicante, Spain. mgmilla@villena.infoville.net
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Accurate diagnosis of developmental disorders in children requires a multifactorial approach. This functional diagnosis guides treatment plans within Early Attention Services, integrating biological, psychological, social, and educational factors.
Area of Science:
- Child Development
- Developmental Pediatrics
- Interdisciplinary Healthcare
Background:
- Early Attention Services are crucial for therapeutic interventions.
- Diagnosis must consider multifactorial aspects of child development.
- Requires collaboration among medical, psychological, educational, and social science professionals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To achieve a satisfactory diagnosis for children with developmental disorders.
- To develop effective communication strategies for families undergoing emotional distress.
- To inform the therapeutic approach in Early Attention.
Main Methods:
- Employed a holistic approach to assessment.
- Utilized naturalist methods tailored to the specific context.
- Integrated biological, psychological, social, and educational perspectives.
Main Results:
- A functional diagnosis was established for children with developmental disorders.
- The diagnosis considered the child's overall development.
- Facilitated the creation of a tailored treatment plan.
Conclusions:
- A comprehensive, functional diagnosis is essential for effective treatment in Early Attention.
- The study emphasizes a multidisciplinary and holistic approach.
- Informing families effectively is a key component of the diagnostic process.
Introduction:
The diagnosis is an essential element for the therapeutic approach in Early Attention. This is considered from a multifactorial point of view in all aspects of child development. It starts with a programme to follow-up the neurological progress of children at risk and requires the collaboration of professionals trained in medicine, psychology, teaching and the social sciences.
Objective:
For the interdisciplinary group to make a satisfactory diagnosis, and also find a suitable way of informing the family of this, in spite of their emotional turmoil.
Methods:
A holistic approach and naturalist methods suitable to the context.
Conclusions:
We considered children with developmental disorders from the biological, psychological, social and educational points of view when making a functional diagnosis on which to base a plan for treatment in the 'Early Attention Service'.
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