Abstract:

Abstract Objective: to analyze the understanding of professionals from multidisciplinary teams about risk concepts for child development and the contributions of Occupational Therapy. Methods: qualitative study, with professionals who are members of health, social assistance and education teams. A semi-structured interview and research on routine documents of the participating teams were used. The interpretation of data occurred through the technique of content analysis. Results: eight professionals participated, four from the health area and four from social assistance. The following categories were constructed: Conception and Identification of risk signs for CD; CD assessment with a standardized instrument; Entry flow into the care network; Case follow-up method. The concept and type of observation of risk for child development varied among professionals in each area, as well as their actions in the services. Conclusion: professionals work with an expanded notion of risks, but in isolation. Occupational therapists can develop actions to identify situations of child social vulnerability and to train and train teams, from an intersectoral perspective, for the work of follow-up and monitoring of early childhood development.

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