Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice ›› 2025, Vol. 31 ›› Issue (6): 635-641.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2025.06.003

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Early home-based education and rehabilitation for infants and toddlers with developmental disabilities: construction of goal and service system using ICF

ZHU Chenchen1, LIAO Sisi1(), PAN Jianming2,3, XIA Bihua4, HONG Ningjie5   

  1. 1. Ningbo College of Health Sciences, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315100, China
    2. Jinzhi Weiye Group Co., Ltd., Changsha, Hunan 410004, China
    3. National Community for the Integration between Industry and Education in Infant Care Services, Changsha, Hunan 410004, China
    4. Fenghua Vocational Educational Center School, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315500, China
    5. Ningbo Mumucheng Childcare Service Co., Ltd., Ningbo, Zhejiang 315100, China
  • Received:2025-02-19 Revised:2025-02-20 Published:2025-06-25 Online:2025-06-16
  • Contact: E-mail: 543758061@qq.com E-mail:543758061@qq.com
  • Supported by:
    Healthy Ningbo Research Base Program(JD6-107);Ningbo City Educational Science Planning(2022YZD030)

Abstract:

Objective To construct a theoretical framework for early home-based education and rehabilitation for infants and toddlers with developmental disabilities, using the bio-psycho-social model of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF).

Methods On the base of integrating ecosystem theory, neuroplasticity theory, family systems theory and rehabilitation concept of World Health Organization, a home-based education and rehabilitation system encompassing biological, psychological, social and policy dimensions was developed.

Results Within the ICF framework, it was set the operational intervention goals for infants and toddlers in dimensions of motor, language, cognition, emotion and social interaction, while personalized goals were formulated in consideration of different types of developmental disabilities. Furthermore, a home-based education and rehabilitation system was designed, including early screening and assessment, development of personalized intervention plans, home-based education and rehabilitation training, continuous monitoring and adjustment, digital empowerment and remote guidance, as well as disability prevention, and early education and rehabilitation. It involved five stages: needs assessment, plan development, plan implementation, dynamic assessment and feedback, and summary and referral.

Conclusion This study has constructed a five-stage process, providing an effective framework for the comprehensive rehabilitation of infants and toddlers. ICF framework provides both theoretical and practical guidance for early intervention in infants and toddlers with developmental disabilities.

Key words: infants and toddlers, developmental disability, early, home-based education, rehabilitation, International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health

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