Many individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have behavior repertoires that might be expected to an impact on members of both the immediate and extended family. This article examines this impact, reviewing relevant literature related stressors supports for families ASD. The focus highlights research in following areas (a) stress marital subsystem, (b) parental (c) sibling (d) coping strategies used by families, (e) informal formal sources support families. Implications...

Both naturalistic communication and parent-implemented interventions are evidence-based practices for young children with disabilities, but demonstrations of effective methods teaching parents to implement successfully their still warranted. The purpose this study was examine the effects a training coaching program on parent implementation strategies concomitant child skills using telepractice service-delivery model (i.e., Internet-Based Parent-Implemented Communication Strategies [i-PiCS])....

Abstract Purpose Autistic children and their families from heritage-language-speaking homes are underrepresented in empirical research would benefit receiving care tailored to linguistic cultural needs. Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) commonly support autistic the United States but have reported limited knowledge training how bilingual children, families, nor staff who them. The following question was addressed: Do BCBA leaders autism complete an asynchronous online professional...

The purpose of this article is to critically review the literature on parent-implemented interventions aimed at promoting and enhancing social communicative behavior young children with autism spectrum disorders. Twelve intervention studies that were conducted, least in part, home environments published between 1997 2007 identified. Each these described as a study within study. A study-within-a-study design allows researchers examine (a) effectiveness parents' implementation newly learned...

Isaac is learning ways to complete hisnightly bedtime routine; Omar fol -lowing cues control his disruptiveand impulsive behavior; Peter isbecoming more independent withlibrary routines; and Adriana hasbenefited from visual support withlearning hand-washing toiletingroutines.Most of us use supports tonavigate our days (calendars, maps,watches, to-do lists—even high-techversions these supports), so why notprovide similar young chil -dren? We must particularly be sensi -tive the needs children...

The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences siblings individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and identify their self-reported support needs. We conducted in-person semi-structured interviews 12 aged 7 15 children 6 ASDs. Employing a qualitative collective case research method, we cross-case analyses address our questions. Three major themes emerged: (a) descriptions sibling subsystem (b) cohesion between among siblings, (c) adaptability participant having family...

Researchers and practitioners have found that telepractice is an effective means of increasing access to high-quality services meet children’s unique needs a viable mechanism deliver speech–language for multiple purposes. We offer framework facilitate the implementation practices are used in direct therapy into parent training coaching. overlay use onto coaching provide guides conversion service programs can be via telepractice. include recommendations addressing common challenges providing...

Efficient early intervention (EI) services are required to serve the needs of young children with disabilities and their families. Effective EI includes family-centred practices, evidence-based interventions, parent involvement/training, delivery in children's natural environments. Due challenges providing home-based for disabilities, there is a need identify alternative service models. One possible service-delivery model training coaching parents from distance, via Internet technologies....

Cultural adaptation of evidence-based interventions for children with developmental disabilities, including autism, is an effective way to increase the effectiveness and sustainment intervention effects. Such uptake especially needed communities marginalized minoritized populations. However, there have been very limited guidelines on how ensure quality cultural in autism research. With this gap mind, we present Adaptation Checklist, which was developed iterative process based principles...

This pilot study investigated the feasibility and effectiveness of a home-based parent training coaching program on use naturalistic visual teaching strategies by parents children (aged 2–5 years) with Down syndrome to promote enhance these children’s social-pragmatic communication skills. Five interventionist–child dyads participated. A single-case multiple-baseline design demonstrated parents’ correct strategies. Findings suggest that benefited from intervention. Parents learned new...

Emphasis on families' involvement in the education of children with disabilities is evident Individuals Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and published best practices. However, most research related to families has focused mothers' experiences, involvement, needs. There limited information about experiences roles fathers disabilities. In this study, seven autism spectrum disorder were interviewed their perceived roles, responsibilities, support The findings implications are discussed.

Early intervention (EI) for infants and toddlers with disabilities relies on family-centered practices. Caregiver coaching, one practice used in EI, can lead to improved supports by caregivers outcomes children disabilities. However, within the research literature, little is understood about experiences, practices, barriers EI providers face when coaching caregivers. To understand these issues, a mixed method design was collect quantitative qualitative data using questionnaires, provider...

Abstract Children with autism and their families often face challenges accessing early intervention related services. African American children additional due to disparities in diagnoses access These present a great need for parent advocacy combat culturally insensitive service delivery strained parent-professional partnerships. In this sequential mixed methods study, we piloted 6-week parent-training (FACES) among parents of evaluated participants' empowerment, advocacy, partnerships pre-...