Introduction Children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) functioning at Gross Motor Function
Classification System (GMFCS) levels IV and V require “on time” identification and …

Family-centred service (FCS) acknowledges the importance of family engagement in
therapeutic processes and focuses on the needs of all family members. This way of thinking …

Introduction In childhood disability research, the involvement of families is essential for
optimal outcomes for all participants. ENVISAGE (ENabling VISions And Growing …

Background Within the field of childhood neurodisability, the tendency in the study of needs
has been to categorize them based on ability (motor, verbal, cognitive). However, current …

Current programming and resources aimed at supporting the well-being of family caregivers
often fail to address considerations unique to those caring for people with intellectual and/or …

Background The nurturing care framework (NCF) encompasses responsive caregiving,
health, nutrition, safety and security by parents and other caregivers. It improves health …

This chapter provides frameworks to assist parents in understanding and maintaining a
healthy mindset as they navigate the journey of having a child with a diagnosis. Employing a …

Background Parents/carers of children with complex neurodisability continue to lack
appropriate family-centred care.“Encompass” is a community-based group programme that …

Scientific literature suggests the neurobiological value of early intervention for children at
risk of ASD and of other neurodevelopmental disorders, because it is based on the …

Sažetak Suvremeno shvaćanje razvojnih teškoća i obitelji prošlo je kroz značajne promjene,
mijenjajući percepciju uloge obitelji i okoline u životu djeteta s razvojnim teškoćama. U …