Working with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a Medical Setting: Insights from Certified Child Life Specialists

Autor/inn/en	Jensen, Emily J.; Geisthardt, Cheryl; Sarigiani, Pamela A.
Titel	Working with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a Medical Setting: Insights from Certified Child Life Specialists
Quelle	In: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 50 (2020) 1, S.189-198 (10 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Geisthardt, Cheryl)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0162-3257
DOI	10.1007/s10803-019-04245-0
Schlagwörter	Children; Autism; Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Specialists; Allied Health Personnel; Medical Services; Outcomes of Treatment; Parent Participation; Professional Development + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Child; Kind; Kinder; Autismus; Arzt; Elternmitwirkung
Abstract	This study aimed to gain an understanding of Certified Child Life Specialists' (CCLS) experiences with and suggestions for working with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in a medical setting. Using a mixed-method design, 118 CCLS completed an online survey and 16 participated in follow-up interviews. Participants believed many medical professionals, including CCLS, are not adequately prepared to work with children with ASD, negatively impacting quality of care. Participants emphasized that outcomes are best for children with ASD when parents and medical staff collaborate to meet the unique needs of each child. CCLS reported working with children with ASD can provide insights for enhancing the quality of care for all children. Participants' suggestions for training and resource development are discussed. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01