Online survey examining practitioners' perceived preparedness in the early identification of autism. Am J Occup Ther 2014;68(1):e13-20
Date
12/26/2013Pubmed ID
24367965Pubmed Central ID
PMC3871972DOI
10.5014/ajot.2014.009027Scopus ID
2-s2.0-84892582564 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 10 CitationsAbstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the perceived preparedness of practitioners in the early identification of children ages birth to 6 yr with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Both occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants were included in this survey study. The online survey instrument consisted of 29 questions within six sections capturing participant demographics, delivery of occupational therapy services, action when autism is suspected, service delivery experience, resource sharing, and barriers to conducting autism screening. The results of the study provide baseline information concerning identified skills, practices, and barriers among 1,396 practitioners. Additionally, opportunities are revealed for professional development necessary to support practitioners in the early identification of children at risk for ASD through surveillance and screening among children ages birth to 6 yr.
Author List
James LW, Pizur-Barnekow KA, Schefkind SAuthor
Kris Barnekow PhD Associate Professor in the Occupational Science and Technology department at University of Wisconsin - MilwaukeeMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
ChildChild Development Disorders, Pervasive
Child, Preschool
Clinical Competence
Early Diagnosis
Female
Health Care Surveys
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Information Seeking Behavior
Internet
Male
Occupational Therapy
Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
Self Efficacy
