Early childhood intervention in Garraf rises 44% since pandemic

The CDIAP Garraf center treated 1,806 children in 2025, highlighting an urgent need for more public resources.

Generic image of a playroom in a child early intervention center.
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Generic image of a playroom in a child early intervention center.

The CDIAP Garraf center provided care for 1,806 children aged 0 to 6 during 2025, marking a 44% increase in activity compared to the period before the COVID-19 pandemic.

The latest annual report shows a 6% year-on-year growth, confirming that early intervention services are more necessary than ever. The current figures far exceed the original projections made 40 years ago when the CDIAP network was first established.
Common issues treated at the center include language delays, autism spectrum disorders, and behavioral challenges. Experts point to screen time and social vulnerability as key factors contributing to these developmental hurdles in young children.

"More budget allocation is claimed for the public devices that care for children once they close their stage at the center, at age 6."

Alfons Salmerón · Technical Director of CDIAP Garraf
In response to this demand, the center has organized Family Support Spaces, starting this Friday, March 20. The facility operates with a multidisciplinary team of over 30 professionals, including psychologists and speech therapists.