Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Pediatrics
Manuscript ID	120102
Country	Spain

Category	Pediatrics
Manuscript Type	Observational Study
Article Title	Empowerment, satisfaction, and family quality of life in early intervention: A qualitative study of professional practices received
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Mónica Montano-Merchán, Roberto Sanz-Ponce and Joana Calero-Plaza
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Corresponding Author	Roberto Sanz-Ponce, Full Professor, Department of General Didactics, Theory of Education and Technological Innovation, Catholic University of Valencia, C/ Sagrado Corazón, 5 (Godella), Valencia 46110, Spain. roberto.sanz@ucv.es
Key Words	Early intervention; Family-centered approach; Professional practices; Parental empowerment; Family satisfaction; Family quality of life; Caregiver burden; Parental stress
Core Tip	Spanish families report that the benefits of early intervention depend less on service availability and more on how family-centered practices are implemented. Genuine participation, informed choice, and support to transfer strategies into everyday routines are associated with greater parental confidence and empowerment, with positive effects on well-being and family quality of life. Caregiver burden/stress emerges as a moderating condition that may limit participation and generalization.
Citation	Montano-Merchán M, Sanz-Ponce R, Calero-Plaza J. Empowerment, satisfaction, and family quality of life in early intervention: A qualitative study of professional practices received World J Clin Pediatr 2026; In press

Received	2026-02-24 08:34
Peer-Review Started	2026-02-24 08:35
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-03-06 09:22
Return for Revision	2026-03-06 09:22
Revised	2026-03-11 16:05
Publication Fee Transferred
Second Decision by Editor	2026-05-12 02:38
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-05-12 07:07
Articles in Press	2026-05-12 07:07
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