ERIC Number: ED658315
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 13
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A Multi-Constituent Qualitative Examination of Facilitators and Barriers to Caregiver Coaching for Autistic Children in Publicly Funded Early Intervention
Jordan Albright; Jacqueline A. Shinall; Liza Tomczuk; Rebecca E. Stewart; David S. Mandell; Aubyn C. Stahmer; Rinad S. Beidas; Melanie Pellecchia
Grantee Submission
Caregiver coaching is an evidence-based practice for young autistic children, but it is not widely used in community-based early intervention services. Previous research has explored why caregiver coaching is not widespread in early intervention, but only from the perspective of early intervention providers. Caregivers, providers, and administrators are all involved in the decision of whether to use caregiver coaching in early intervention. Therefore, it is important to include all perspectives in research regarding this practice. In this study we interviewed 20 caregivers of autistic children, 36 early intervention providers, and 6 administrators from early intervention agencies and asked questions about their perspectives regarding the use of caregiver coaching in early intervention. We did this to figure out what factors help and hinder the use of caregiver coaching in this setting and to see how caregivers, providers, and administrators agreed or disagreed on these factors. All participants agreed that caregivers' attitudes and expectations can influence whether caregiver coaching is used. In addition, all participants agreed that when caregivers and providers collaborate and have a strong working relationship, it can facilitate the use of caregiver coaching in early intervention. Other factors, such as caregiver stress and provider flexibility were also discussed. Based on these findings, we suggest strategies that can be used to possibly increase the use of caregiver coaching in early intervention for autistic children and their families. [This is the online first version of an article published in "Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice."]
Related Records: EJ1454797
Publication Type: Reports - Research
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) (DHHS/NIH); Institute of Education Sciences (ED)
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Identifiers - Location: Pennsylvania; California; Delaware
IES Funded: Yes
Grant or Contract Numbers: R21MH118489; R324B180017