[Regulatory disorders in early childhood: identification, prevention and treatment guidelines]

Area of Science:

• Pediatrics
• Developmental Psychology
• Family Systems

Background:

• Regulation disorders involve a symptomatic triad: child factors, parental characteristics, and parent-child interaction.
• These disorders can lead to family imbalance and increase risks for internalizing/externalizing disorders and child abuse.
• Current management emphasizes the family system and parental conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a narrative-descriptive review of infant regulation disorders.
• To explore causal associations, consequences, and current treatment guidelines.
• To highlight the importance of parental guidance in early intervention.

Main Methods:

• Narrative-descriptive literature review.
• Analysis of current guidelines and classification systems.
• Synthesis of knowledge on disorder etiology, impact, and management.

Main Results:

• Regulation disorders are rooted in parent-child interaction dynamics.
• Early identification and intervention, particularly focusing on parental sensitivity, are crucial.
• Addressing the symptomatic triad (child, parent, interaction) is central to management.

Conclusions:

• Guidance for parents is essential to enhance sensitivity and responsiveness to infant cues.
• Intervention should focus on the family system to mitigate risks and promote healthy development.
• Successful intuitive parenting can be fostered by supporting caregivers in managing infant regulation challenges.