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Evaluating Social Validity to Inform Intervention Development: Qualitative Analysis of Caregiver Interviews.
Kendra E Guinness1, Ryan S Atkinson2, Edward G Feil1
1Oregon Research Institute, 3800 Sports Way, Springfield, OR 97477 USA.
This study explored caregiver perspectives on play interventions for children with autism. Feedback indicated a positive reception to technology-based support, with suggestions for improving parent-child engagement strategies.
Area of Science:
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Child Development and Psychology
Background:
- Social validity is crucial in applied behavior analysis (ABA) but often assessed post-intervention.
- Early social validation can inform intervention design and enhance applicability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the social validity of a proposed intervention for children with autism prior to its development.
- To gather stakeholder input on intervention components and tailor it to caregiver needs.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of interviews with ten caregivers of children with autism.
- Exploration of caregivers' play experiences, challenges, and opinions on intervention components (video models, smart speaker prompts, video chat coaching).
Main Results:
- Caregivers face challenges in social communication and desire stronger connections with their children.
- Proposed intervention components were generally well-received, particularly technology-based, asynchronous elements.
- Some caregivers expressed reservations about video chat feedback and coaching.
Conclusions:
- Proactive social validation through qualitative methods is effective for intervention development in ABA.
- Intervention design should consider caregiver preferences and address potential technology-related discomforts.
- Caregiver input is vital for creating socially valid and effective interventions for autism.
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