Parental Perceptions of a Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluation for Toddlers at Risk for Autism Spectrum Disorder. J Autism Dev Disord 2019 May;49(5):1763-1777
Date
01/05/2019Pubmed ID
30607783DOI
10.1007/s10803-018-3851-zScopus ID
2-s2.0-85059694582 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 12 CitationsAbstract
Parent satisfaction with neurodevelopmental evaluations may influence the pursuit of intervention. Parent satisfaction with a neurodevelopmental evaluation for toddlers at risk for autism (nā=ā257; 128 with autism) was examined using the Post-Evaluation Satisfaction Questionnaire, which collected quantitative and qualitative information. Fewer ethnic/racial minority than non-minority parents returned the questionnaire. Factor analysis indicated a one-factor model, Total score, which did not differ significantly by diagnosis, autism severity, child's cognitive or adaptive delay, family race/ethnicity, maternal education, family annual income, or parental stress. Examination of 24 individual items showed a race/ethnicity difference for only one item; minority parents scored the evaluation as meeting their needs less. Qualitative data stressed the importance of fully explaining diagnoses/recommendations and providing direct and clear feedback.
Author List
Jashar DT, Fein D, Berry LN, Burke JD, Miller LE, Barton ML, Dumont-Mathieu TAuthor
Lauren E. Miller PhD Assistant Professor in the Neurology department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AttitudeAutism Spectrum Disorder
Child, Preschool
Female
Humans
Income
Male
Minority Groups
Neuropsychological Tests
Parents
Perception
Personal Satisfaction
Truth Disclosure