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  • Pediatrics
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) services are vital for children with developmental needs.
  • Existing legislative frameworks face persistent challenges in accessibility, equity, resources, and practice standardization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the perspectives of ECI professionals in Portugal.
  • To identify barriers, facilitators, and priority areas for system improvement.

Main Methods:

  • Descriptive study involving 82 ECI professionals in Portugal.
  • Data collected via a validated survey (literature review & Delphi Panel).
  • Content analysis for open-ended questions; descriptive statistics for closed-ended questions.

Main Results:

  • Professionals advocate for updating the National ECI System (SNIPI).
  • Identified needs include improved accessibility, equitable resource distribution, and standardized practices.
  • Urgent need for investment and restructuring of ECI services, alongside professional training.

Conclusions:

  • Provides insights into ECI professionals' views on system needs.
  • Highlights critical areas for policy enhancement, resource allocation, and practice standardization.