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Feasibility of a Proactive Parent-Implemented Communication Intervention Delivered via Telepractice for Children With

Lizbeth H Finestack1, Nancy Potter2, Mark VanDam2

  • 1University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, Minneapolis.

American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology
|October 17, 2022
PubMed

Insights

Babble Boot Camp (BBC) is a feasible telepractice intervention for infants with classic galactosemia (CG). This parent-implemented program supports early communication development, showing high acceptability and compliance.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Speech-Language Pathology
  • Telehealth Interventions
  • Genetic Metabolic Disorders

Background:

  • Classic galactosemia (CG) requires early intervention for optimal development.
  • Telepractice offers a solution to increase access to specialized therapies.
  • Parent-implemented programs can empower families in early intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility of Babble Boot Camp (BBC), a telepractice intervention, for infants with CG.
  • To assess BBC's acceptability, implementation, and practicality in this population.
  • To determine if BBC can be a viable early preventative intervention for communication development.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized clinical trial involving 16 parents of infants with CG (mean age 3.38 months).
  • Intervention delivered via telepractice using a teach-model-coach-review approach.
  • Data collected through parent surveys, intervention logs, and fidelity checks.

Main Results:

  • High parent acceptability and satisfaction reported.
  • High rates of intervention completion and compliance observed.
  • Low time costs for parents and clinicians indicated feasibility.

Conclusions:

  • Babble Boot Camp (BBC) is a feasible intervention for infants with CG.
  • Further research is warranted for broader application in CG and at-risk infants.
  • Telepractice delivery enhances accessibility for early communication support.
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