Assessing the Current State of Early Childhood Intervention Services for Children with Disabilities after the Transformation of the Counselling and Prevention System: Reflections of Professionals
Assessing the Current State of Early Childhood Intervention Services for Children with Disabilities after the Transformation of the Counselling and Prevention System: Reflections of Professionals

Summary/Abstract: The study focuses on the provision of early childhood intervention services for children with disabilities and their families in the context of the transformation of the the Counselling and Prevention System in Slovakia. The aim of the paper is to describe the nature and scope of current services and how professionals perceive changes in the counselling system following its reform. Attention is given to collaboration between professionals and families as a key factor for effective practice. The study also presents professionals’ perspectives on the development and improvement of early intervention services, including organizational conditions, processes, and systemic arrangements. The research employed a qualitative methodology, specifically semi-structured interviews with special education teachers working in counselling and prevention institutions. Data were analyzed using content analysis, enabling the identification of key themes and patterns in professionals’ perceptions regarding the provision and development of early intervention services.

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