ERIC Number: EJ1221793
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019-Jul
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Characterizing the Parent Role in School-Based Interventions for Autism: A Systematic Literature Review
Rispoli, Kristin M.; Mathes, Nicole E.; Malcolm, Allura L.
School Psychology, v34 n4 p444-457 Jul 2019
Parent-focused intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has garnered considerable evidence of effectiveness for treating core symptoms of the disorder. However, these programs often teach parents discrete skills that may or may not align with school-based interventions. Family-school partnerships (FSPs) are essential for children with ASD given the complex presentation of symptoms characteristic of this disorder. It is unclear how and to what degree current school-based interventions for children with ASD include parents and whether their inclusion is consistent with definitions of parent involvement or FSPs established in the literature. A systematic review of the school-based intervention literature for children with ASD was conducted on studies published between 2002 and 2017. Thirty-six articles met inclusion criteria. Results indicated interventions included parents in ways consistent with both parent involvement and FSPs, though the former model was more common. Findings suggest a need for greater focus on measuring parent behavioral outcomes when evaluating intervention effectiveness and developing or refining interventions to include meaningful family-school partnering. Impact and Implications: This study found that parents are sometimes included in school interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This participation is less often focused on creating partnerships between parents and school providers, and more often on training parents to implement specific interventions. Results can help educators adapt interventions for children with ASD to foster meaningful FSPs.
Descriptors: Parent Role, Parent Participation, Intervention, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Students with Disabilities, Family School Relationship, Parent Education, Program Implementation, Training, Fidelity, Outcomes of Treatment
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
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