Family Perspectives of the Roles of Parent Training and Information Centers and Service Coordinators in Early Intervention
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| Title: | Family Perspectives of the Roles of Parent Training and Information Centers and Service Coordinators in Early Intervention |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Kelly Fulton (ORCID |
| Source: | Topics in Early Childhood Special Education. 2025 44(4):316-329. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications and Hammill Institute on Disabilities. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 14 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Adult Education |
| Descriptors: | Early Intervention, Parent Attitudes, Parent Education, Parent Responsibility, Parent Rights, Parent Role, Parent Workshops, Family Programs, Social Services, Caseworkers, Social Work, Information Centers, Child Advocacy, Parents, Empowerment |
| DOI: | 10.1177/02711214241257919 |
| ISSN: | 0271-1214 1538-4845 |
| Abstract: | Although family-centeredness is a tenet of early intervention, families often report struggling to meaningfully participate in decision-making. To increase family involvement, in the United States Parent Training and Information Centers (PTIs) and service coordinators are charged with educating and empowering families to advocate for their children. Yet, little is known about how PTIs and service coordinators support families. We explored the perceptions of families about the supports provided by PTIs and service coordinators; by understanding their roles, targeted efforts can be made to ensure that families are meaningfully supported during early intervention. Twenty-five caregivers of children who received early intervention services participated in individual interviews. One participant reported being familiar with PTIs during early intervention. Participants reported liking their service coordinators but also reported that due to large workloads, service coordinators often did not educate them about their rights. Implications for research and practice are discussed. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1457180 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Although family-centeredness is a tenet of early intervention, families often report struggling to meaningfully participate in decision-making. To increase family involvement, in the United States Parent Training and Information Centers (PTIs) and service coordinators are charged with educating and empowering families to advocate for their children. Yet, little is known about how PTIs and service coordinators support families. We explored the perceptions of families about the supports provided by PTIs and service coordinators; by understanding their roles, targeted efforts can be made to ensure that families are meaningfully supported during early intervention. Twenty-five caregivers of children who received early intervention services participated in individual interviews. One participant reported being familiar with PTIs during early intervention. Participants reported liking their service coordinators but also reported that due to large workloads, service coordinators often did not educate them about their rights. Implications for research and practice are discussed. |
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| ISSN: | 0271-1214 1538-4845 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/02711214241257919 |
