Key common features of these models are the followings: early intervention for any form of difficulty/disability,
holistic view of the child (risk and protective factors perspective), psychosocial and less medicalizing approach of
children’s problems, social skill promotion and children empowerment activities, positive behavior approach
inspired techniques, stakeholders’ involvement in intervention process, whole school approach and efforts for
organizational –systemic changes (Barbarasch & Elias, 2009; Brefing, 1997; Brehm & Doll, 2009; Kourkoutas,
2008; Kourkoutas et al., 2010; Rhodes, 2007; Sharry, 2004).