scholarly journals Exploring the Predictors of Family Outcomes of Early Intervention for Children on the Autism Spectrum: An Australian Cohort Study

2019 ◽  
pp. 105381511988341
Author(s):  
Rachelle Wicks ◽  
Jessica Paynter ◽  
Dawn Adams
Keyword(s):  
Early Intervention ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Outcome Evaluation ◽  
Family Factors ◽  
Research Attention ◽  
Family Outcomes ◽  
The Family ◽  
Australian Cohort ◽  
Students With Autism ◽  
Double Abcx

Family outcomes of early intervention (EI) for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have received limited research attention to date. This study explored potential predictors of family outcomes and EI perceived helpfulness on the Family Outcomes Survey–Revised, utilizing an adapted double ABCX framework. Participants were 97 mothers of children aged 4 to 5 years ( M = 60.47 months; SD = 6.62; 87.6% male) participating in the Longitudinal Study of Australian Students with Autism (LASA). Parent and family factors were significant predictors, whereas child characteristics were largely nonsignificant beyond variance explained by parent and family factors. Findings highlight the importance of parent and family factors when considering family outcomes of EI and whether parents perceive benefits from their engagement with EI services. Overall, a shift in the focus of EI outcome evaluation is indicated, which views parents and families as meaningful to overall optimal EI outcomes.

scholarly journals The Effect of Early Intervention for Individuals with Autism to Increase Communication skills: أثر التدخل المبكر على الأفراد المصابين بالتوحد في زيادة مهارات الاتصال

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (26) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Alohali
Keyword(s):  
Early Intervention ◽  
Social Interaction ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
The Family ◽  
Spectrum Disorders ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
The Impact

The research was motivated because of every year the population of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) continues to increase. An autism spectrum disorder characterized by three impairments (triad of impairments) are impairment of social communication, impairment of social interaction and behavior. The impact of stress on the family as for their children with GSA disorder can occur either internally or externally. Goal of research is a model of early intervention to enhance social interaction and communication skills of children with GSA. The method used is the Research and Development, with a primary emphasis on the qualitative approach, descriptive analysis, by interview and observation. The results showed that there are parents who initially could not accept, and even today is still not able to accept the children unconditionally and their stress because of confusion how to communicate with their children, but if there is a problem that must be faced by families support each other, think together solution. Early intervention is not well developed in the family, parents prefer intervention by the therapist rather than doing it yourself.    

Measuring Family Outcomes in Early Intervention: Findings from a Large-Scale Assessment

2010 ◽  
Vol 76 (4) ◽  
pp. 496-510 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa Raspa ◽  
Donald B. Bailey ◽  
Murrey G. Olmsted ◽  
Robin Nelson ◽  
Nyle Robinson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Intervention ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Linear Models ◽  
Community Services ◽  
Family Outcomes ◽  
Large Scale Assessment ◽  
Scale Assessment ◽  
The Family ◽  
Race Ethnicity ◽  
Family Centered

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.

Enhancing Sexual Awareness in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

2020 ◽  
pp. 79-98
Author(s):  
Stefanos Plexousakis ◽  
Maria Georgiadi ◽  
Constantinos Halkiopoulos ◽  
Evgenia Gkintoni ◽  
Elias Kourkoutas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Early Intervention ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Educational Program ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Social Deficits ◽  
Children With Asd ◽  
The Family

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) involves difficulties in communication, relationships, and social interactions. Social deficits, in conjunction with sensory issues, can provoke several difficulties regarding the capacity of a child to be engaged in a relationship. The present study is a case report that outlines the implementation of a sex educational program, aiming at increasing participant awareness and the ability to improve/establish relationships. Findings also revealed the need for early intervention on issues regarding sex education and the involvement of the family of children with ASD.

scholarly journals STUDENTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER IN THE EDUCATIONAL CENTERS: A CASE STUDY FROM THE FAMILY PERSPECTIVE

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-84
Author(s):  
Javier Cortes Moreno ◽  
◽  
Eva María Sotomayor Morales ◽  
Enrique Pastor Selles ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Family Perspective ◽  
The Family ◽  
Students With Autism

scholarly journals Exploring the lived experience of the Social ABCs parent-mediated intervention study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melanie Elizabeth Fenwick
Keyword(s):  
Early Intervention ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Family System ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Family ◽  
Intervention Impact ◽  
The Impact

In light of the paucity of research investigating the impact on the family of parent-inclusive models of intervention for young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), this study explored the lived experience of families involved in the Social ABCs parent-mediated intervention for toddlers with ASD. Influenced by phenomenological inquiry, semi-structured interviews were conducted with seven parents from six families. Parents were asked a range of broad open-ended questions, some of which were guided by the literature on family outcomes of early intervention for children with disabilities. Using thematic analysis, the findings revealed several themes that highlighted the impact of the Social ABCs intervention on the child, the parent, and the family as a system. Five themes are discussed as they provide insight into the lived experience of families involved in the intervention: impact on child, impact on parents, impact on the family system, feasibility of implementation, and reflections on the Social ABCs experience. These findings may be useful for informing practice, policy and program development related to early intervention for young children with ASD and their families.

scholarly journals A Survey of Parents' Use of Music in the Home With Their Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Implications for Building the Capacity of Families

2014 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Grace Anne Thompson
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Family Outcomes ◽  
Children With Asd ◽  
The Family ◽  
Central Tenet ◽  
Childhood Intervention

Preschool aged children with disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) typically receive early childhood intervention services that adopt a family-centred approach to supporting child and family outcomes. Family-centred approaches aim to build the capacity of parents to support their child’s development immediately and into the future, and therefore offer parents a variety of resources. One indication of whether these resources have been relevant and useful to the family is to consider how well they have been incorporated into everyday life. This study surveyed 11 families of children with ASD aged 3- 6 years who were receiving music therapy as part of a broader study, and asked them to keep a journal of their use of the music experiences modelled within the sessions during their typical week. It is the first study to ask parents of children with ASD to quantify the time spent in music experiences. Results showed that families can and do use music to engage with their child with ASD, with a total median time of 2.8 hours per week recorded. The total average time comprised four categories of music experiences, including singing, singing and playing instruments, improvising with instruments, and listening to music. Of these, singing and listening to music were the most popular (37% each of the total time) and were best maintained at follow up. These results provide preliminary support demonstrating that music therapy could be a successful way to support capacity building in families by encouraging them to embed therapeutic music experiences into their daily life. Further and more detailed research is needed to investigate this central tenet of family-centred practice, particularly in regards to how families’ use of music experiences change over time.

scholarly journals Exploring the lived experience of the Social ABCs parent-mediated intervention study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melanie Elizabeth Fenwick
Keyword(s):  
Early Intervention ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Family System ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Family ◽  
Intervention Impact ◽  
The Impact

In light of the paucity of research investigating the impact on the family of parent-inclusive models of intervention for young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), this study explored the lived experience of families involved in the Social ABCs parent-mediated intervention for toddlers with ASD. Influenced by phenomenological inquiry, semi-structured interviews were conducted with seven parents from six families. Parents were asked a range of broad open-ended questions, some of which were guided by the literature on family outcomes of early intervention for children with disabilities. Using thematic analysis, the findings revealed several themes that highlighted the impact of the Social ABCs intervention on the child, the parent, and the family as a system. Five themes are discussed as they provide insight into the lived experience of families involved in the intervention: impact on child, impact on parents, impact on the family system, feasibility of implementation, and reflections on the Social ABCs experience. These findings may be useful for informing practice, policy and program development related to early intervention for young children with ASD and their families.

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