ERIC Number: EJ1351457
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-Nov
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ISSN: ISSN-0162-3257
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Training Coaches in Community Agencies to Support Parents of Children with Suspected Autism: Outcomes, Facilitators, and Barriers
Mirenda, Pat; Smith, Veronica; Colozzo, Paola; Vismara, Laurie A.; Ungar, Wendy J.; Kalynchuk, Karen
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v52 n11 p4931-4948 Nov 2022
This study evaluated the fidelity and effectiveness of a parent coach training program for toddlers at risk for autism spectrum disorder and identified factors required for successful training implementation under real-world conditions. Training addressed four tiers of clinical competence and was delivered to early intervention providers across 23 partner agencies in a large Canadian province. Results indicated that mean trainee fidelity scores were within the range reported in previous community-based training studies but there was considerable variability across trainees. Implementation facilitators included agency learning climate, leadership support, and trainee readiness for change. Implementation barriers included time/caseload demands and challenges related to technology learning and infrastructure. Results have implications for parent coach training in community settings.
Descriptors: Parent Education, Training, Coaching (Performance), Toddlers, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Program Implementation, Fidelity, Competence, Trainees, Readiness, Barriers, Public Agencies
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
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