An Examination of the Effects of Family-Centered Early Intervention on Child and Family Outcomes

This article reports data from a large-scale assessment using the Family Outcomes Survey with families participating in early intervention. The study was designed to determine how families describe themselves with regard to outcomes achieved, the extent to which outcomes are interrelated, and the extent to which child, family, and program factors are associated with outcomes. Families reported positive outcomes, but there was variability in their responses. Factor analysis revealed that outcomes clustered in two areas: (a) family knowledge and ability, and (b) family support and community services. Hierarchical linear models indicated race/ethnicity, income, time in early intervention, perception of early intervention, and family-centered services were related to family outcomes. Recommendations for how to best use survey data are discussed.

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Family Outcomes in Early Intervention: A Framework for Program Evaluation and Efficacy Research

Council review ◽

10.1177/001440299806400302 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 64 (3) ◽

pp. 313-328 ◽

Cited By ~ 131

Author(s):

Donald B. Bailey ◽

R. A. McWilliam ◽

Lynette Aytch Darkes ◽

Kathy Hebbeler ◽

Rune J. Simeonsson ◽

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Keyword(s):

Program Evaluation ◽

Early Intervention ◽

Future Directions ◽

Family Outcomes ◽

Efficacy Research ◽

Methodological Considerations ◽

The Relationship ◽

Family Centered

Much of the focus on the relationship between parents and professionals in early intervention has been on the rationale for working with families and the processes by which that rationale should be implemented. Although some discussion has occurred regarding desired outcomes, approaches and strategies by which the attainment of family outcomes could be documented have not been widely discussed or agreed upon by the field. In this article we suggest eight questions that could serve as a framework for determining the extent to which early intervention has accomplished the goals inherent in a family-centered approach. Conceptual issues and methodological considerations associated with documenting these outcomes are presented, and recommendations regarding implementation and future directions are made.

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Developing an Early Intervention Preservice Specialization in Speech-Language Pathology

American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology ◽

10.1044/1058-0360.0402.31 ◽

1995 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 31-36 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Joanne E. Roberts ◽

Elizabeth Crais ◽

Thomas Layton ◽

Linda Watson ◽

Debbie Reinhartsen

Keyword(s):

Early Childhood ◽

Early Intervention ◽

Intervention Program ◽

Graduate Program ◽

Master's Level ◽

Clinical Experiences ◽

Speech Language Pathology ◽

Early Intervention Program ◽

Language Pathology ◽

Family Centered

This article describes an early intervention program designed for speech-language pathologists enrolled in a master's-level program. The program provided students with courses and clinical experiences that prepared them to work with birth to 5-year-old children and their families in a family-centered, interdisciplinary, and ecologically valid manner. The effectiveness of the program was documented by pre- and post-training measures and supported the feasibility of instituting an early childhood specialization within a traditional graduate program in speech-language pathology.

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Becoming Family Centered: Child Welfare's Challenge

Families in Society The Journal of Contemporary Social Services ◽

10.1177/104438949507600304 ◽

1995 ◽

Vol 76 (3) ◽

pp. 163-172 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

Elizabeth S. Cole

Keyword(s):

Early Intervention ◽

Child Welfare ◽

Family Support ◽

Support Services ◽

Family Preservation ◽

Family Preservation Services ◽

Child Welfare Agencies ◽

Welfare Agencies ◽

Family Centered ◽

Family Support Services

The author discusses current challenges to increasing family-centered practice within child welfare agencies. The article focuses on two issues: (1) child welfare's collaboration with early-intervention and family-support services and (2) maintaining family-preservation services despite growing criticism of such services.

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Family-Centered Practices in Early Intervention

Promoting Positive Behavioral Outcomes for Infants and Toddlers ◽

10.1007/978-3-030-51614-7_8 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 123-130

Author(s):

Heather Agazzi ◽

Emily J. Shaffer-Hudkins ◽

Kathleen Hague Armstrong ◽

Holland Hayford

Keyword(s):

Early Intervention ◽

Family Centered

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Child, Family, and Early Intervention Characteristics Related to Family Quality of Life in Spain

Journal of Early Intervention ◽

10.1177/1053815118803772 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 41 (1) ◽

pp. 44-61 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Pau García-Grau ◽

R. A. McWilliam ◽

Gabriel Martínez-Rico ◽

Catalina P. Morales-Murillo

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Early Intervention ◽

Implementation Process ◽

Family Quality Of Life ◽

Child Functioning ◽

Individual Family ◽

Family Centeredness ◽

Families With Children ◽

Family Centered

Family quality of life (FQoL) is considered one of the aims of early intervention (EI) services and a good indicator of service quality. Families were recruited from EI centers in 12 of 17 communities (states) in Spain. This study describes the FQoL of 250 Spanish families with children aged 0 to 6 years in EI services during a family-centered implementation process. We used an EI-specific FQoL scale that includes families’ perception of their child’s functioning as one factor. We also describe the relationships among individual, family, and service variables as well as FQoL. Type of disability, socioeconomic status, and family-centered practices impacted Child Functioning, Overall Life Situation, and Access to Information and Services factors, respectively. Fewer number of professionals involved was related with greater perception of child’s functionality. Family-centeredness, type of family, and type of disability were the most influencing variables for the Total score. Implications for practice are discussed.

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