Training Coaches in Community Agencies to Support Parents of Children with Suspected Autism: Outcomes, Facilitators, and Barriers

This study evaluated the fidelity and effectiveness of a parent coach training program for toddlers at risk for autism spectrum disorder and identified factors required for successful training implementation under real-world conditions. Training addressed four tiers of clinical competence and was de...

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Published in:Journal of autism and developmental disorders 2022-11, Vol.52 (11), p.4931-4948
Main Authors: Mirenda, Pat, Smith, Veronica, Colozzo, Paola, Vismara, Laurie A., Ungar, Wendy J., Kalynchuk, Karen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Autistic children
Barriers
Behavioral Science and Psychology
Care and treatment
Caseloads
Child and School Psychology
Clinical skills
Coaching (Performance)
Communication
Community
Community health services
Competence
Demographic aspects
Diagnosis
Early intervention
Evaluation
Fidelity
Health aspects
Implementation
Infrastructure
Leadership
Management
Neurosciences
Original Paper
Parent Education
Parenthood education
Parents
Parents & parenting
Pediatrics
Pervasive developmental disorders
Program Implementation
Psychological aspects
Psychology
Public Agencies
Public Health
Readiness
Teaching methods
Technology
Toddlers
Trainees
Training
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Summary:This study evaluated the fidelity and effectiveness of a parent coach training program for toddlers at risk for autism spectrum disorder and identified factors required for successful training implementation under real-world conditions. Training addressed four tiers of clinical competence and was delivered to early intervention providers across 23 partner agencies in a large Canadian province. Results indicated that mean trainee fidelity scores were within the range reported in previous community-based training studies but there was considerable variability across trainees. Implementation facilitators included agency learning climate, leadership support, and trainee readiness for change. Implementation barriers included time/caseload demands and challenges related to technology learning and infrastructure. Results have implications for parent coach training in community settings.
ISSN:0162-3257
1573-3432
DOI:10.1007/s10803-021-05363-4