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"It's Not My Journey, It's Theirs": Experiences of Part C Providers Screening for Autism
Sarah D Wiegand1, Jennifer A Brown2, Rebecca G Lieberman-Betz2
1School of Teacher Preparation, Administration, and Leadership, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces.
Purpose:
Part C early intervention (EI) providers, including speech-language pathologists, are often involved in autism screening practices and discussing autism with families of toddlers. The purpose of this study was to understand EI providers' perspectives of screening for autism.
Method:
Using a phenomenological qualitative design, we explored EI providers' perspectives and experiences related to autism screening and engaging in conversations about autism with families.
Results:
Findings from semistructured interviews with EI providers revealed themes related to (a) experiences screening for autism and engaging in conversations about autism, (b) interactions with families during autism conversations, and (c) resources and supports for providers and families.
Conclusion:
Findings from this study have implications for professional development and policies surrounding screening for autism in Part C.
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