{"title":"Determining Postdischarge Needs of South African Parents With Premature Infants","authors":"Susan L. Davis-Strauss, Ensa Johnson, W. Lubbe","doi":"10.1097/IYC.0000000000000209","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/IYC.0000000000000209","url":null,"abstract":"This study explored the information and support needs of South African parents with premature infants after the initial discharge home from the hospital setting. Asynchronous online focus groups on the Facebook platform were utilized to identify the caregiving needs expressed by 25 South African parents with premature infants and to inform a parent support program in South Africa. The findings concluded that South African parents have unfulfilled information and support needs regarding their caregiving for their premature infants and their overall well-being.","PeriodicalId":47099,"journal":{"name":"Infants & Young Children","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85589448","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Andrea L. B. Ford, Maria L. Hugh, LeAnne D. Johnson, Kelsey Young
{"title":"Specifying Adult Interaction Practices as a Step Toward Enhancing Our Conceptualization of Process Quality","authors":"Andrea L. B. Ford, Maria L. Hugh, LeAnne D. Johnson, Kelsey Young","doi":"10.1097/IYC.0000000000000208","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/IYC.0000000000000208","url":null,"abstract":"Current conceptualizations of process quality in early childhood education highlight a variety of global classroom indicators that directly link to improved child outcomes. This conceptualization may need to be extended, however, to facilitate more meaningful change in children's development and readiness for kindergarten. To enhance our current definitions of process quality, we propose a set of more specific, observable adult interaction practice elements as a complement to existing global indicators within structural process elements and the broader preschool classroom ecology. We describe and define three practice types, as well as the individual practice elements within them, to include: (a) adult-led interaction practices, (b) child-led interaction practices, and (c) differentiated scaffolding. In operationalizing each practice element, we also provide empirical evidence as grounding for its inclusion in our conceptualization. We discuss implications and future practice and policy directions.","PeriodicalId":47099,"journal":{"name":"Infants & Young Children","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80254164","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Investigating a “Wait and See” Mindset Among Pediatric Health Care Providers","authors":"N. Edwards, Eileen Kaiser, Jennifer Stapel-Wax","doi":"10.1097/IYC.0000000000000201","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/IYC.0000000000000201","url":null,"abstract":"In the United States, there is a widespread concern with not referring more infants and toddlers with a risk of or identified autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to Early Intervention (EI) under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA, 2004). Despite early signs and screening initiatives, most children with ASD are not referred for services covered by IDEA until after the age of 4 years. To explore the prevalence of and factors correlated with a potential “wait and see” mindset among one group of stakeholders influencing referral decisions, we disseminated an expert-reviewed survey to pediatric health care providers in a southeastern metro area (n = 99). They self-reported views on waiting to refer, perceived roadblocks to screening and referral, and viable recommendations. Most participants reported using a “wait and evaluate further” approach instead of “wait and see,” and the large majority were not very comfortable discussing suspected ASD with parents of young children (birth to 5 years of age). Those with more years of experience reported being less likely to wait to refer an infant/toddler and more comfortable speaking with parents about suspected signs of ASD. We discuss findings and implications for a comprehensive, multisector approach to outreach and referral.","PeriodicalId":47099,"journal":{"name":"Infants & Young Children","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2021-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72478255","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Assessing Language Delay in Twins","authors":"Lori G. Foran,Kelli J. Evans,Brenda L. Beverly","doi":"10.1097/iyc.0000000000000202","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/iyc.0000000000000202","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47099,"journal":{"name":"Infants & Young Children","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2021-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138532232","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Early Interventionists' Ratings of Family-Centered Practices in Natural Environments","authors":"Kimberly R. Tomeny, Pau García-Grau, R. McWilliam","doi":"10.1097/IYC.0000000000000203","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/IYC.0000000000000203","url":null,"abstract":"Part C early intervention services should be family centered and occur in the context of families' natural environments and daily routines; yet research suggests that many early interventionists continue to work directly with the child and lack a full understanding of how they can implement best practices in the community. To help improve this implementation gap, discrepancy tools can be used to identify early interventionists' perspectives of their typical and ideal practices and gain knowledge of early interventionists' understanding of family-centered practices. The purpose of this study was to examine early interventionists' typical practices, ideal practices, and family consultation beliefs prior to one state's adoption of a family-centered early intervention model. Ninety-nine early interventionists completed a questionnaire examining their practices and beliefs. Results demonstrated that ratings of typical practices, ideal practices, and family consultation beliefs were relatively high overall, and early interventionists rated their typical practices only slightly lower than ideal practices. Item-level analysis, however, revealed a large discrepancy between typical and ideal ratings for the item related to working with the child versus the caregiver. Implications of our findings and recommended future directions are discussed.","PeriodicalId":47099,"journal":{"name":"Infants & Young Children","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2021-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90803571","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Georgetown University Certificate in Early Intervention","authors":"Sharice K. Lane,Rachel Brady,Toby Long","doi":"10.1097/iyc.0000000000000195","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/iyc.0000000000000195","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47099,"journal":{"name":"Infants & Young Children","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2021-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138532230","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Practices and Reflections of Experienced, Expert Early Childhood Coaches","authors":"P. Thompson, Christine A. Marvin, L. Knoche","doi":"10.1097/IYC.0000000000000200","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/IYC.0000000000000200","url":null,"abstract":"The qualities and practices of two experienced, expert early childhood (EC) coaches, working with Early Head Start teachers, were explored through analyses of 24 audio-recorded EC coach–teacher conversations and coach interview data. Audio-recordings from 2 years of coaching sessions were reviewed, identifying the coaches' use of specific conversation behaviors, modified from Early Childhood Coaching Conversations (ECCC; Knoche & Bainter, 2012). Coaches used all 12 ECCC behaviors. Conversational behaviors associated with establishing relationships and sharing observations were used at similar rates in beginning (first year) and established (second year) coaching relationships. Coaches in established relationships however used higher rates of behaviors associated with acknowledging and affirming teachers' feelings and behaviors, and planning next steps. EC coaches' reflections on behaviors they used in coaching sessions with the teachers provided an opportunity to further examine EC coaching principles and practices. Interviews revealed coaches' perceived benefits of coaching, as well as a value in advancing relationships, and using key conversation behaviors, documentation, and a structured coaching approach. A focus on evidenced-based strategies teachers have been previously trained to use in their work with at-risk infants, toddlers, and their families was important in the coaches' work with teachers.","PeriodicalId":47099,"journal":{"name":"Infants & Young Children","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2021-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83983147","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Heidi L. Hollingsworth, Mary Knight-McKenna, Judy Esposito, Caroline Redd
{"title":"Family and Coach Responses to a Program for Fostering Infant Language","authors":"Heidi L. Hollingsworth, Mary Knight-McKenna, Judy Esposito, Caroline Redd","doi":"10.1097/IYC.0000000000000193","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/IYC.0000000000000193","url":null,"abstract":"This study investigated family and coach responses to a two-year community-based research program, Strong Beginnings for Babies (SBB), designed to support families in fostering infant language development. The study focused on families of infants from low-income backgrounds, as these children may be at risk for delayed language development. The majority of participants self-identified as Hispanic, Latino, or of Spanish origin. Three coaches were hired to work closely with participating families during a series of group sessions where they modeled language promotion practices, provided feedback on families' implementation of practices, and reviewed measures of infants' home language environments with families. Analyses of surveys, interviews, and documents indicated that SBB proffered a number of benefits for both families and coaches. Benefits for families included increased knowledge about the importance of and practices for engaging in language interactions with their infants, as well as a sense of community with other families. Benefits for coaches included personal and professional opportunities for growth and positive relationships with participating families. Challenges and areas for improvement were also noted. Although families expressed a desire for more frequent and longer coaching sessions, coaches reported concerns about inconsistent program attendance and acknowledged the complexities of families' lives.","PeriodicalId":47099,"journal":{"name":"Infants & Young Children","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2021-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85391996","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The intersection of gross motor abilities and participation in children with autism spectrum disorder.","authors":"Jamie M Holloway, Toby M Long, Fred J Biasini","doi":"10.1097/iyc.0000000000000192","DOIUrl":"10.1097/iyc.0000000000000192","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Many children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) demonstrate movement difficulties in addition to problems with social communication and interactions, and repetitive or restrictive behaviors. The goal of early intervention for children with disabilities is to promote participation in routines and activities, but little is known about the role gross motor abilities contribute to participation for young children with ASD. The purpose of this study was to examine relationships between gross motor abilities and participation in preschool-aged children with ASD. Twenty-two children with ASD participated in the study. Gross motor skills were measured using the Peabody Developmental Motor Scales, Second Edition. Participation was measured using the Preschool Activity Card Sort. Children who had greater gross motor skills also demonstrated greater participation in self-care, high demand leisure, and social interaction activities. Results also identified activities that may be difficult for preschoolers with ASD. Findings suggest that early childhood intervention providers consider the impact of gross motor deficits within the context of participation in daily routines and activities.</p>","PeriodicalId":47099,"journal":{"name":"Infants & Young Children","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2021-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8240862/pdf/nihms-1686933.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39073239","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Social Validity of an Early Intervention Online Professional Development Program","authors":"Sarah J. Sexton, Li-Hong Yang, Deborah W. Hamby","doi":"10.1097/IYC.0000000000000198","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/IYC.0000000000000198","url":null,"abstract":"This article presents findings from an online early intervention orientation program developed to provide one state with an economical and systematic means for onboarding new early intervention providers, administrators, and service coordinators. The quantitative findings suggest the courses were a successful method of delivering training to participants, the courses were perceived to achieve their intended objectives, and the courses had high social validity in terms of ease of use and content of the courses. The qualitative findings revealed participants' plans for putting course content into practice. Findings suggest that online course delivery could be a viable and efficient means of providing early intervention orientation to a statewide network. The design of the courses and alignment with adult learning characteristics is discussed. Potential limitations and contributions to the field of early intervention are included.","PeriodicalId":47099,"journal":{"name":"Infants & Young Children","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2021-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89606832","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}