Research Article

Early Childhood Intervention in Spain: Standard needs and changes

Volume: 2 Number: 2 June 1, 2010
  • Pilar Gutã­ez
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Early Childhood Intervention in Spain: Standard needs and changes

Abstract

This paper describes the situation of ECI in Spain, taking into account the political organisation in 17 "autonomous" communities and steps towards comparable standards and coordination of services. Alongside with the legal basis of ECI diverse bodies (health, social and education) are described, highlighting the need of coordination. Within this context the "White paper on Early Intervention" by the GAT/Real Patronato Sobre Discapacidad (2005) can be seen as one major attempt, to create a "covering roof" within a diversity of services and structures in Spain.

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Primary Language

English

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Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Pilar Gutã­ez This is me

Publication Date

June 1, 2010

Submission Date

May 6, 2014

Acceptance Date

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Published in Issue

Year 2010 Volume: 2 Number: 2

APA
Gutã­ez, P. (2010). Early Childhood Intervention in Spain: Standard needs and changes. International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education, 2(2), 136-148. https://doi.org/10.20489/intjecse.107965