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Caregivers' And Professionals' Perceptions On Collaboration In Early Intervention, Sara J. Edwards
Caregivers' And Professionals' Perceptions On Collaboration In Early Intervention, Sara J. Edwards
Theses and Dissertations
The current study explored the perceptions of collaborative practices and possible methods to overcome the challenges identified by caregivers and professionals in Early Intervention by documenting the perspectives of four multidisciplinary team members. This qualitative study included in-depth interviews with a caregiver, service coordinator, occupational therapist, and developmental therapist/hearing specialist whom all shared an Individual Family Service Plan within the past year. Data analysis revealed five major themes that included: 1) communication, 2) best practices, 3) co-treating, 4) knowledge, and 5) respect. Future research ideas and implications for caregivers, early intervention professionals, early intervention program managers, and agencies employing early …
The Sprouts Early Childhood Program: An Evaluation Of Child Outcomes, Lauryn Michele Toby
The Sprouts Early Childhood Program: An Evaluation Of Child Outcomes, Lauryn Michele Toby
Theses and Dissertations
This investigation examines the cognitive, adaptive, communicative, social and autism-related outcomes for those enrolled in an early childhood intervention program for children age three to five with autism spectrum disorders. First, relevant literature on autism spectrum disorders, early intervention, evidence-based practice, and published investigations of existing comprehensive treatment programs for young children with autism are reviewed, the current investigation is outlined, and results and implications are discussed.
Using developmental trajectory analyses to investigate changes in each child's trajectory over time, as well as by comparing changes in scores over time on standardized measures of communication, adaptive skills, cognitive skills, social …