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Professional publication submitted: Evaluation of the Family Navigator Clinic for parents of children with autism

Center:

CA-USC, Childrens Hospital, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2012

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Product Description:

The Family Navigator Clinic trains interdisciplinary post-graduate trainees to coach parents to (a) analyze their child?s IEP(s) and cross-disciplinary assessments; (b) articulate issues accordingly; and (c) develop a concrete plan for parent participation in an upcoming IEP meeting. Pilot data found that parents reported increased feelings of self-efficacy and competence in IEP participation. Trainees gained knowledge about cross-disciplinary assessments and intervention approaches, and facilitation of parent understanding and skill building.

Keyword(s):

autism, system navigation, training, parent coaching, individualized education

Product/Publication Type(s):

Peer-reviewed publications in scholarly journals submitted

Target Audience:

Professionals

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