Parents’ Experiences Navigating Intervention Systems for Young Children With Mild Language Delays.

The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of parents of children with mild language delays who were referred to an Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) birth-to-3 or preschool program, were determined not eligible for services, and were referred on to a community-based p...

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Published in:Journal of Early Intervention Vol. 39; no. 3; pp. 180 - 199
Main Authors: Marshall, Jennifer, Adelman, Andrea, Kesten, Stacey M., Natale, Ruby A., Elbaum, Batya
Format: pictorial research tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Sage Publications Inc. Sep2017
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          Marshall, Jennifer
          Adelman, Andrea
          Kesten, Stacey M.
          Natale, Ruby A.
          Elbaum, Batya
        affil: University of South Florida, Tampa, USA
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          Language Development
          Early Childhood Intervention
          Speech Therapy
          Parents Psychosocial Factors
          Help Seeking Behavior
          Motivation
          Professional-Family Relations
          Human
          Child, Preschool
          Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
          Grounded Theory
          Semi-Structured Interview
          Qualitative Studies
          Infant
          Female
          Audiorecording
          Data Analysis Software
          Conceptual Framework
          Thematic Analysis
          Child, Preschool: 2-5 years
          Infant: 1-23 months
          Female
      ab: The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of parents of children with mild language delays who were referred to an Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) birth-to-3 or preschool program, were determined not eligible for services, and were referred on to a community-based program for short-term speech-language therapy. Interviews were conducted in the parents’ preferred language (10 Spanish, 10 English). A grounded theory approach was applied to identify emergent themes. Results indicated that the process of recognizing a developmental delay, receiving assessment results, and enrolling in services presents challenges that require parents to demonstrate engagement and advocacy throughout. This study highlights parents’ motivations for seeking out early intervention services and underscores the importance of understanding parents’ experiences navigating developmental service systems. Program planners can partner with parents to address barriers and also capitalize on successes to facilitate timely response to developmental concerns, appropriate referrals, and effective interventions.
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