Latinx Mothers' Experiences With Linkage to Early Intervention
This study explored the experiences and perspectives of Latinx mothers of children younger than 3 years who had participated in a developmental screening initiative provided by 2 Federally Qualified Health Centers in an urban setting, had positive developmental screenings, and were referred to early intervention (EI) services. A 2-phase mixed-methods explanatory design was implemented in English and Spanish. In Phase 1, a telephone survey was conducted with 62 parents. In Phase 2, qualitative semistructured interviews (regarding parental experiences with their child's developmental screening, the process of linking to serv...
Source: Infants and Young Children - June 7, 2022 Category: Child Development Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Including Peers in Intervention for Young Children With Disabilities: A Systematic Review of Single Case Design Studies
The purpose of this systematic review was to describe single case design (SCD) research studies that systematically included peers in interventions designed to have positive outcomes for children with disabilities aged 3–8 years. Thirty-nine articles published in peer-referred journals in the past 10 years were analyzed in relation to study rigor and characteristics of interventions. Overall, this review supports including peers into systematic interventions for young children with disabilities, as the interventions were effective in producing positive changes in the behavior of young children with a variety of disabilit...
Source: Infants and Young Children - June 7, 2022 Category: Child Development Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
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Source: Infants and Young Children - June 7, 2022 Category: Child Development Tags: From the Editor Source Type: research
Transitions Out of Early Intervention: A Qualitative Investigation of Families' Experiences
This study was designed to describe the experience of families exiting the early intervention (EI) system and transitioning into early childhood special education (ECSE) programs. Eight mothers of children preparing to exit EI services completed semistructured interviews, which were transcribed and analyzed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Four mothers answered additional post-transition interview questions. Interview participants experienced anxiety about the transition process but reported that they found EI personnel to be knowledgeable and supportive allies. Participants also described favorable outcomes...
Source: Infants and Young Children - February 28, 2022 Category: Child Development Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Perceptions on Screening for Developmental Disabilities and Autism in Childcare Settings
This qualitative study explored the knowledge and perceptions about early screening for developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in childcare settings using semistructured interviews with directors, teachers, and parents at 12 childcare centers. Results indicated that most of the directors and teachers, who were interviewed, were cautiously open to implementing screening programs but wanted additional training in recognizing early signs of ASD and other developmental disabilities, as well as communicating with families about concerns. All interviewed parents reported wanting childcare professionals to ...
Source: Infants and Young Children - February 28, 2022 Category: Child Development Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Views of Parents of Children With Down Syndrome on Early Intervention Services in Turkey: Problems, Expectations, and Suggestions
Perceptions of parents of young children receiving early intervention are important to understand. Parents have valuable opinions on the delivery of early interventions services and can provide critical feedback that can help professionals revise their existing early intervention delivery modalities. In the current study, we examined the perceptions of parents of young children with Down syndrome on early intervention services in Turkey. Specifically, we aimed to understand the parents' views on medical and educational evaluation and diagnosis processes. The study was conducted using a cross-sectional research design, whic...
Source: Infants and Young Children - February 28, 2022 Category: Child Development Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Good Goals Matter: Functional Child Goals, Family Goals, and Parent Perceptions of Difference in Performance
Functional plans in early childhood intervention need to include contextualized, meaningful, and measurable goals and include timelines and criteria for generalization. In addition, they must address children's and families' needs and priorities. The Routines-Based Interview has had a positive impact on the functionality of goals identified in the child's individualized plan. In Australia, where Noah's Ark Inc. is implementing the Routines-Based Interview and developing functional and participation-based goals, families' perceptions of child performance on functional issues and their satisfaction with the performance were ...
Source: Infants and Young Children - February 28, 2022 Category: Child Development Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Improving Language Support for Infants and Toddlers: Results of FIND Coaching in Childcare
This study investigated the effects of a 10-week professional learning intervention focused on language-based interactions in early care and education settings that serve infants and toddlers on state childcare subsidy. The intervention with childcare providers was titled Filming Interactions to Nurture Development (FIND), which utilized video-based reflective practices to promote positive interactions between providers and children. Using a treatment–control design (control: n = 44; treatment: n = 42), we compared childcare providers' language practices. Provider language use was measured using the Language Environment ...
Source: Infants and Young Children - February 28, 2022 Category: Child Development Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
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Source: Infants and Young Children - February 28, 2022 Category: Child Development Tags: From the Editor Source Type: research
A Qualitative Examination of the Parent–Teacher Relationship and Early Childhood Expulsion: Capturing the Voices of Parents and Teachers
Children in the United States are being expelled from their early care and education settings at alarming rates. A growing body of research indicates that teachers' perceptions of parents may impact their decision to request a child's removal from their classroom. Nevertheless, few studies have simultaneously captured the voices of both parents and teachers when describing the process of expulsion and how the parent–teacher relationship can protect a child from being expelled. To identify and describe protective qualities of the parent–teacher relationship, we conducted in-depth qualitative interviews with 8 parents and 8 ...
Source: Infants and Young Children - January 1, 2022 Category: Child Development Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Specifying Adult Interaction Practices as a Step Toward Enhancing Our Conceptualization of Process Quality
We describe and define three practice types, as well as the individual practice elements within them, to include: (a) adult-led interaction practices, (b) child-led interaction practices, and (c) differentiated scaffolding. In operationalizing each practice element, we also provide empirical evidence as grounding for its inclusion in our conceptualization. We discuss implications and future practice and policy directions. (Source: Infants and Young Children)
Source: Infants and Young Children - November 30, 2021 Category: Child Development Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Occupation-Based Developmentally Supportive Care for Infants With Congenital Heart Disease in the Hospital Environment: A Review and Recommendations for Practice
Congenital heart disease (CHD), the result of structural changes to the heart present at birth, is the most common congenital birth condition. As survival rates for infants with complex CHD have increased in recent years, risk for neurodevelopmental challenges has also increased. Early referral to developmentally supportive care is recommended as best practice; however, there is limited information about how to best support occupations of infants with CHD as early as possible while still in the hospital. Recommendations for developmentally supportive care structured around occupations of infancy, existing developmental car...
Source: Infants and Young Children - November 30, 2021 Category: Child Development Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Determining Postdischarge Needs of South African Parents With Premature Infants
This study explored the information and support needs of South African parents with premature infants after the initial discharge home from the hospital setting. Asynchronous online focus groups on the Facebook platform were utilized to identify the caregiving needs expressed by 25 South African parents with premature infants and to inform a parent support program in South Africa. The findings concluded that South African parents have unfulfilled information and support needs regarding their caregiving for their premature infants and their overall well-being. (Source: Infants and Young Children)
Source: Infants and Young Children - November 30, 2021 Category: Child Development Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
A Qualitative Examination of the Parent–Teacher Relationship and Early Childhood Expulsion: Capturing the Voices of Parents and Teachers
Children in the United States are being expelled from their early care and education settings at alarming rates. A growing body of research indicates that teachers' perceptions of parents may impact their decision to request a child's removal from their classroom. Nevertheless, few studies have simultaneously captured the voices of both parents and teachers when describing the process of expulsion and how the parent–teacher relationship can protect a child from being expelled. To identify and describe protective qualities of the parent–teacher relationship, we conducted in-depth qualitative interviews with 8 parents an...
Source: Infants and Young Children - November 30, 2021 Category: Child Development Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Developmental Outcomes of Children Served in a Part C Early Intervention Program
In this study, we classified children into 9 subgroups based on their medical diagnosis or, for children without a specific diagnosis, their identified areas of developmental delay. We then analyzed data from the developmental assessment administered to each child on program entry and exit. Multivariate analyses of children's pre- and postscores in 5 domains (cognitive, motor, adaptive, communication, and personal–social) confirmed the distinctiveness of each subgroup's developmental profile on entry into EI as well as significant differences across subgroups in children's pattern of developmental change while in service...
Source: Infants and Young Children - November 30, 2021 Category: Child Development Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
