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Publication Date: 2018-Nov
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Training Physical Therapists in Early ASD Screening
Ben-Sasson, Ayelet; Atun-Einy, Osnat; Yahav-Jonas, Gal; Lev-On, Shimona; Gev, Tali
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v48 n11 p3926-3938 Nov 2018
Physical therapists (PTs) are often one of the first professionals to evaluate children at risk. To examine the effect of an early screening training on pediatric PTs': (1) knowledge of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), (2) clinical self-efficacy, and (3) identification of markers. Twenty-six PTs participated in a 2-day "Early ASD Screening" workshop. The ASD Knowledge and Self-Efficacy Questionnaire, and video case study analysis were completed pre- and post-training. Changes following training were significant for ASD knowledge related to etiology and learning performance, early signs, risk factors, and clinical self-efficacy. Rating the videoed case study after the training, was significantly more accurate than it was before. Training PTs is important for enhancing early identification of ASD.
Descriptors: Training, Allied Health Personnel, Physical Therapy, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Screening Tests, At Risk Persons, Workshops, Identification, Self Efficacy
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Language: English
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