The relevance of delivery mode and other programme characteristics for the effectiveness of early childhood intervention

The relevance of delivery mode and other programme characteristics for the effectiveness of early childhood intervention

Authors
Blok, H. Fukkink, R. G. Gebhardt, E. C. Leseman, P. P. M.
Year
2005
Journal
International Journal of Behavioral Development
Volume
29
Pages
35-47
Although it is generally believed that early intervention programmes are an effective means to stimulate children's cognitive development, many questions remain concerning programme design and delivery. This article reviews 19 studies into the effectiveness of early intervention programmes published from 1985 onward. The database comprised 85 different outcomes or effect sizes (71 in the cognitive domain, 14 in the socioemotional domain). The overall effect size estimate was d = 0.32 (SE = 0.05) in the cognitive domain, and d = 0.05 (SE = 0.02) in the socioemotional domain. Effect sizes were found to depend on delivery mode. Centre-based interventions and interventions following the combined home- and centre-based delivery mode produced greater effect sizes than did home-based programmes in the cognitive domain, but not in the socioemotional domain. The programme inclusion of coaching of parenting skills was also positively related to outcomes in the cognitive domain. Several other programme characteristics, including age of onset, programme length and intensity, continuation after kindergarten, and the inclusion of social or economic support, appeared not to be uniquely related to outcomes. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract).

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Type of intervention

Preventive- and Promotive Health Interventions

Topic

Parenting Skills

Interaction

Development and Life Coping Skills

Cognition

Intervention

Psychological Treatments

Parent Guidance / Therapy

The organization of interventions

Home-based Interventions

School/Preschoolbased Interventions

Age group

Infants and Toddlers (0-2 years)

Preschool Aged Children (3-5 years)

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