Family Outcomes for Families of 4–5-Year-Old Children on the Autism Spectrum Who Have Received Early Childhood Intervention in Australia
Early childhood intervention (ECI) services for children on the autism spectrum commonly espouse a family-centered approach but outcomes studies often focus solely upon the child. Mothers of 96 children on the spectrum (aged 4–5 years) completed a measure of access to ECI and the Family Outcomes Survey—Revised. Family outcomes after ECI were generally positive, although a notable proportion of mothers rated that their child still did not participate in social, recreational, or religious activities that they would want to (15.6%) and that as parents, they did not know about post-ECI options (14.6%). Family outcomes and ...
Source: Infants and Young Children - May 21, 2019 Category: Child Development Tags: Original Research/Study Source Type: research
“We Weren't Prepared for This”: Parents' Experiences of Information and Support Following the Premature Birth of Their Infant
This article reports on a mixed-methods study that explored the information and support needed by and available to parents following preterm birth in England and the effect of this on their emotional well-being. The findings suggest that support systems do not always provide timely or helpful emotional or practical support to parents, and this has the potential to place additional stress on family interactional patterns, especially where parents were unprepared for the possibility of preterm birth. (Source: Infants and Young Children)
Source: Infants and Young Children - May 21, 2019 Category: Child Development Tags: Original Research/Study Source Type: research
The Use of Peer Mediation and Educator Facilitation to Promote Turn Taking in Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder in Inclusive Childcare
A multiple-probe design across participants was used to investigate the effect of a peer-mediated intervention on the turn-taking behavior of 3 children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) attending inclusive childcare centers. An educator trained peers to support the child with a disability to take turns playing a game on an iPad. The educator was also available to provide coaching for the peer when needed. An intervention effect was demonstrated for each of the children, and 2 were able to demonstrate maintenance of the skill when the training and coaching procedures were not implemented by the educator. Although some el...
Source: Infants and Young Children - May 21, 2019 Category: Child Development Tags: Original Research/Study Source Type: research
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Source: Infants and Young Children - May 21, 2019 Category: Child Development Tags: From the Editor Source Type: research
Strengths and Challenges of Service Coordination in Eight States
A survey was distributed in 8 states to learn about perceived strengths and challenges of service coordination from those working in early intervention (EI) programs under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Survey responses from 769 service coordinators and other EI personnel in 8 states provide an overview of state systems and the implementation of service coordination activities within these state EI systems. Respondents suggested that service coordinators experience the following needs: (1) balancing the workload by reducing the number of families served per service coordinator and decreasing the...
Source: Infants and Young Children - February 26, 2019 Category: Child Development Tags: Original Research/Study Source Type: research
Parent–Child Relationships and Preschoolers' Social-Emotional Functioning Among Low-Income Families: The Moderating Role of Parental Nativity
This study examined the relations between parent–child relationships and preschool-aged children's social-emotional functioning in the context of low-income families in the United States. We also explored how the relations between the two were moderated by parental nativity, specifically focusing on parents born in the United States and those who were born in Mexico and emigrated to the United States. The sample included 199 preschool children enrolled in Educare/Head Start programs and their parents, with 134 of the parents born in the United States and 65 born in Mexico. Parents reported parent–child closeness and co...
Source: Infants and Young Children - February 26, 2019 Category: Child Development Tags: Original Research/Study Source Type: research
Effects of Cumulative Adversity on Preschool Self-Regulation and Student–Teacher Relationships in a Highly Dense Hispanic Community: A Pilot Study
Young Hispanic children make up an increasing percentage of children enrolled in preschools; however, little is known about the effects of adversity on their preschool outcomes. This pilot study uses descriptive, correlational, and hierarchical multiple regression analyses to explore the relationship between cumulative adversity, teacher-rated and observed measures of self-regulation, and student–teacher conflict in a predominately Hispanic preschool sample. More than 50% of preschoolers in the study had experienced at least one type of adversity. Results suggest that preschooler's exposure to cumulative adversities may ...
Source: Infants and Young Children - February 26, 2019 Category: Child Development Tags: Original Research/Study Source Type: research
Assessing Toddlers and Preschool Children Using the Checklist for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Brief, clinically feasible instruments are needed to assess autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in toddlers and preschoolers so that children can access early evidence-based intervention. Study purposes were to (1) compare scores on the 30-item Checklist for Autism Spectrum Disorder (CASD) and 6-item CASD-Short Form (CASD-SF) for toddlers and preschoolers and older children with ASD to determine whether scores differed by age and (2) establish sensitivity and specificity for the CASD and CASD-SF for toddlers and preschoolers. Samples were 1,266 children with ASD 1–17 years of age, 97 toddlers and preschoolers with diagnoses o...
Source: Infants and Young Children - February 26, 2019 Category: Child Development Tags: Original Research/Study Source Type: research
Factors Predicting the Development of Children With Mild Disabilities in Inclusive Preschools
This study compared the developmental gains of preschool children with disabilities (CWD) and children without disabilities (CWOD) during a year they spent in preschools and examined the predictors of development in both groups (60 CWD and 57 CWOD) of children. Data on the social skills, problem behaviors, school adjustment level, student–teacher relationship, and the developmental functions of children were collected from the mothers and teachers, whereas trained assistants assessed the development of children. Analyses indicated that although all of the children made developmental gains, the psychomotor, language, and ...
Source: Infants and Young Children - February 26, 2019 Category: Child Development Tags: Original Research/Study Source Type: research
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Source: Infants and Young Children - February 26, 2019 Category: Child Development Tags: From the Editor Source Type: research
Exploring Continuities Between Family Engagement and Well-Being in Aboriginal Head Start Programs in Canada: A Qualitative Inquiry
Children and families receive maximum benefits from early childhood programs when families are actively engaged. “Parental involvement” is an established feature of Aboriginal Head Start in Urban and Northern Communities (AHSUNC) in Canada, and there is interest in increasing the knowledge on how AHSUNC sites engage with parents and families. This qualitative study generated knowledge and insights into the nature of family engagement in AHSUNC programs. From May to November 2016, semistructured interviews were undertaken with 26 participants in AHSUNC programs across British Columbia. Participants included parents (n =...
Source: Infants and Young Children - December 4, 2018 Category: Child Development Tags: Original Research/Study Source Type: research
Integrating Connection: A Mixed-Methods Exploration of Sensory Processing and Attachment
Attachment is considered a fundamental aspect of social and emotional development in children. Attachment is established, in part, through sensory processes, yet many children have unique sensory needs. The present study explores the association between sensory processing disorder and attachment by examining primary caregivers' perception of the attachment relationship with their children with SPD. Following a mixed-methods design, 24 self-identified primary caregivers completed 3 questionnaires: a demographic profile, a sensory processing profile, and an attachment-related questionnaire. Of those 24, 12 also completed a s...
Source: Infants and Young Children - December 4, 2018 Category: Child Development Tags: Original Research/Study Source Type: research
Sensory-Processing Patterns of Preterm Children at 6 Years of Age
The purpose of this study was to compare the sensory-processing patterns of preterm and term children at 6 years of age. The sensory profile (SP; W. Dunn, 1999) was used to evaluate sensory-processing patterns. We compared the section and factor SP scores of 118 preterm children with those of 158 term children at 6 years of age. Preterm children were significantly different from their term peers in all section and factor scores except the sedentary factor. Birth weight, gestational age, and days spent in the neonatal intensive care unit were correlated with sensory-processing issues. The sensory-processing abilities of pre...
Source: Infants and Young Children - December 4, 2018 Category: Child Development Tags: Original Research/Study Source Type: research
Factors Influencing Acceptance Into Part C Early Intervention Among Low-Risk Graduates of Neonatal Intensive Care Units
This study aimed to identify the degree to which sociodemographic and medical factors contribute to low-risk NICU graduates being accepted into Part C early intervention services. Family sociodemographic and child medical factors were examined for 3,826 low-risk graduates of NICUs in 1 Midwestern state. These NICU graduates were compared with the general population of children birth to age 3 years in the state for rates of enrollment in Part C programs. Low-risk NICU graduates had significantly higher early intervention acceptance rates than children in the general population. Neonatal intensive care unit graduates residin...
Source: Infants and Young Children - December 4, 2018 Category: Child Development Tags: Original Research/Study Source Type: research
Early Childhood Special Education Teachers' Use of Embedded Learning Opportunities Within Classroom Routines and Activities
In this study, we used quantitative and qualitative methods to analyze 8 early childhood special education teachers' use of embedded learning opportunities during the usual conditions of typical classroom activities. We analyzed video-recorded 10-min segments of adult-directed, child-directed, and routine activities for each teacher's use of embedded learning opportunities to address their children's individualized education plan goals. In addition, we gathered qualitative data on teachers' perceptions, barriers, and needed supports regarding embedded learning opportunities. Teachers used embedded learning opportunities in...
Source: Infants and Young Children - December 4, 2018 Category: Child Development Tags: Original Research/Study Source Type: research
