Abstract:

Abstract Cross-sectional, descriptive and exploratory study, with a mixed approach, carried out in 2016 in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It aimed to identify, from the perspective of professionals, how family participation in Early Intervention services for children between zero and five years of age takes place. Data were collected through a questionnaire and audio-recorded semi-structured interviews. 32 professionals from nine Early Intervention services, located in the area covered by the Programa São Paulo pela Primeiríssima Infância, participated. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics techniques and content analysis methodology. In the steps of the intervention process: Assessment, Planning, Development of interventions, Reassessment and Discharge Planning, families have low participation. Four thematic cores were built: Challenges from perception to action; Professional-family partnership; Impact of prejudices; and Real perspective of participation. There was a reduced participation of families in services, especially in control, decision and active contribution, showing barriers to be overcome in the search for the implementation of practices recognized as more effective.

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