Sustained by more than half a century of scientific research and evidence-based practices, Early Childhood Intervention (IPI) was implemented in Portugal in the eighties of the last century. XX, consolidated today through Local Intervention Teams – ELI which, inserted in a tri-ministerial Regional and National organization (MTSSS, MS and ME), constitute the basis of the National Early Childhood Intervention System – SNIPI (DL no. 281/2009 October 6th).
Starting from the theoretical models that support ECI and its practices in the different natural contexts of children's lives, associated with the development of neurosciences and their relevance for Human Development in the First Years of Life, evidence will be presented of the action developed in Portugal in the organization and SNIPI intervention, with main focus on the Lisbon and Tagus Valley Region.
There are many diversities that we find in our intervention: in the conditions of children's development, characteristics and operating styles of families, the variety of educational, socio-environmental and geographic contexts in which they are inserted, and the dynamics of the Services and professionals involved. Through the dissemination of existing practices, the aim is to make a contribution to better information and appreciation of this inclusive response to children in vulnerable development and learning situations in the first years of life, their families/caregivers and professionals in the areas of Education, Health and Social Intervention.
Keywords: Early Childhood Intervention, SNIPI, Local Intervention Teams, Transdisciplinary Functioning, ACF Model, Collaborative Consulting.
Carvalho, L.; Almeida, L.; Felgueiras, I.; Boavida, J.; Santos, P. & Franco, V. (2018). Best Practices in Early Childhood Intervention: A Guide for Practitioners (2nd ed.). ANIP
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Teresa Nunes Marques
With a degree in Psychology and Educational Sciences from the University of Lisbon and a PhD in Developmental Psychology from the University of Porto, she is a representative of the MTSSS in the National System of Early Childhood Intervention – SNIPI, assuming the role of Deputy Commissioner for the Lisbon and Tagus Valley Region since its constitution.
He began his professional activity in 1981 at COOMP/DSOIP/CEACF (MTSSS), following the implementation and development of Early Intervention in Portugal with Doctor Joaquim Bairrão and excellent professionals.
He actively participated in numerous community intervention projects with vulnerable children, young people and families throughout the District of Lisbon (Project Van Leer, Sub-program Integrar Measure 3, Programa Constelação – IEFP, Programa Ser Criança) developing several training programs for technicians and families not only in the Lisbon District but at a national level (Portage Program, Family-Centered Approach Model within the scope of Early Intervention, and Autism Intervention – TEACCH Methodology).
She is a Technical Supervisor specializing in IPI, providing direct supervisory support to the Local Early Intervention Teams (ELI) in the LVT Region, with greater intensity with the 15 ELI in the Lisbon District. Collaborates with several Universities in advanced studies within the scope of Masters and Doctorates in the field of Early Childhood Intervention. He has published several articles and several communications at national and international conferences, congresses and seminars.
Sustained by more than half a century of scientific research and evidence-based practices, Early Childhood Intervention (IPI) was implemented in Portugal in the eighties of the last century. XX, consolidated today through Local Intervention Teams – ELI which, inserted in a tri-ministerial Regional and National organization (MTSSS, MS and ME), constitute the basis of the National Early Childhood Intervention System – SNIPI (DL no. 281/2009 October 6th).