Sarah D Wiegand,Jennifer A Brown,Rebecca G Lieberman-Betz
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Abstract
PURPOSE
Part C early intervention (EI) providers, including speech-language pathologists, are often involved in autism screening practices and discussing autism with families of toddlers. The purpose of this study was to understand EI providers' perspectives of screening for autism.
METHOD
Using a phenomenological qualitative design, we explored EI providers' perspectives and experiences related to autism screening and engaging in conversations about autism with families.
RESULTS
Findings from semistructured interviews with EI providers revealed themes related to (a) experiences screening for autism and engaging in conversations about autism, (b) interactions with families during autism conversations, and (c) resources and supports for providers and families.
CONCLUSION
Findings from this study have implications for professional development and policies surrounding screening for autism in Part C.
期刊介绍:
Mission: LSHSS publishes peer-reviewed research and other scholarly articles pertaining to the practice of audiology and speech-language pathology in the schools, focusing on children and adolescents. The journal is an international outlet for clinical research and is designed to promote development and analysis of approaches concerning the delivery of services to the school-aged population. LSHSS seeks to advance evidence-based practice by disseminating the results of new studies as well as providing a forum for critical reviews and meta-analyses of previously published work.
Scope: The broad field of audiology and speech-language pathology as practiced in schools, including aural rehabilitation; augmentative and alternative communication; childhood apraxia of speech; classroom acoustics; cognitive impairment; craniofacial disorders; fluency disorders; hearing-assistive technology; language disorders; literacy disorders including reading, writing, and spelling; motor speech disorders; speech sound disorders; swallowing, dysphagia, and feeding disorders; voice disorders.