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ERIC Number: EJ1261865
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020-Aug
Pages: 13
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0271-1214
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Early Interventionists' Caregiver Coaching: A Mixed Methods Approach Exploring Experiences and Practices
Douglas, Sarah N.; Meadan, Hedda; Kammes, Rebecca
Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, v40 n2 p84-96 Aug 2020
Early intervention (EI) for infants and toddlers with disabilities relies on family-centered practices. Caregiver coaching, one family-centered practice used in EI, can lead to improved supports by caregivers and improved outcomes for children with disabilities. However, within the research literature, little is understood about the experiences, practices, and barriers EI providers face when coaching caregivers. To understand these issues, a mixed method design was used to collect quantitative and qualitative data using questionnaires, EI provider interviews, and coaching logs from EI providers. Results from all three data collection sources for 19 early interventionists provide insight into the perceptions, experiences, benefits, and barriers of caregiver coaching as shared by EI providers in one state. Implications for practice, future research directions, and limitations are discussed.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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