Early childhood intervention. Analysis of situations in Europe

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 4

INTRODUCTION 7

1. EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION: CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK 12

2. EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION PROJECT ANALYSIS 20

2.1 Services provided in different countries 20

2.2 Key aspects 24

2.2.1 Target Groups 25

2.2.2 Teamwork 26

2.2.3 Professionals’ Training 27

2.2.4 Working Tools 29

2.3 Three specific examples of ECI 31

2.3.1 Main characteristics 31

2.3.2 Similarities and differences 39

3. RECOMMENDATIONS 42

3.1 Availability 42

3.2 Proximity 43

3.3 Affordability 44

3.4 Interdisciplinary working 45

3.5 Diversity 46

REFERENCES 48