ERIC Number: ED581281
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2017-May-8
Pages: 13
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: EISSN-
EISSN: N/A
Caregiver and Provider Experiences with Coaching and Embedded Intervention
Salisbury, Christine; Woods, Juliann; Snyder, Patricia; Moddelmog, Kierstin; Mawdsley, Helena; Romano, Mollie; Windsor, Kelly
Grantee Submission
Despite an emphasis in the field on triadic approaches to the delivery of early intervention (EI), remarkably little is known about the shared experiences of caregivers (CGs) and providers during home visits. Within the context of developing, refining, and evaluating the "Embedded Practices and Intervention With Caregivers" (EPIC) approach, two studies were undertaken with 11 EI providers and 19 CGs of infants/toddlers with moderate-severe delays/disabilities to gather their perspectives about and experiences with the EPIC approach. The EPIC intervention has two components: CG coaching and a five- question (5Q) process for supporting embedded practices. Interview, focus group, and rating scale data were collected in both studies and aggregated for reporting purposes in the present article. Findings are described with regard to the coaching and 5Q components and the extent to which participants found the intervention to be feasible, acceptable, and useful. Implications for future research and professional development on coaching and embedded intervention practices are discussed. [At the time of submission to ERIC this article was in press with "Topics in Early Childhood Special Education."]
Descriptors: Coaching (Performance), Intervention, Caregiver Attitudes, Early Intervention, Delivery Systems, Home Visits, Interviews, Focus Groups, Rating Scales, Educational Practices, Severe Disabilities, Feedback (Response), Learning Experience, Employer Attitudes, Early Childhood Education, Qualitative Research
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: National Center for Special Education Research (ED)
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers - Location: Florida; Illinois
IES Funded: Yes
Grant or Contract Numbers: R324A130121