Building Better Bridges: Outcomes of a Community-Partnered New School Transition Intervention for Students on the Autism Spectrum
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| Title: | Building Better Bridges: Outcomes of a Community-Partnered New School Transition Intervention for Students on the Autism Spectrum |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Heather J. Nuske (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 2025 55(9):3100-3117. |
| Availability: | Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. One New York Plaza, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10004. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-460-1700; e-mail: customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://link.springer.com/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 18 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Sponsoring Agency: | Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) (DHHS) National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) (DHHS/NIH) |
| Contract Number: | UA3MC11055 UT3MC39436 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Elementary Education Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Autism Spectrum Disorders, Student Promotion, Transitional Programs, Educational Planning, Preschool Children, Elementary School Students, Secondary School Students, Student Adjustment, Child Caregivers, Coaching (Performance), Organizational Communication, Student Rights, Advocacy, School Readiness, Program Effectiveness, Intervention |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10803-024-06285-7 |
| ISSN: | 0162-3257 1573-3432 |
| Abstract: | New school transitions can be challenging for students on the autism spectrum. No published, evidence-based interventions exist to support families and teachers of students transitioning to elementary and secondary school during this critical period. Using Community Partnered Participatory Research, we developed "Building Better Bridges (BBB)," a caregiver coaching intervention that includes training on effective school communication, educational rights, advocacy, and child preparation strategies. We compared BBB (n = 83) to a module/resources-only comparison (n = 87) in a four-site randomized controlled trial in racially and ethnically diverse, under-resourced communities. In our intent-to-treat analysis, caregivers and teachers in BBB rated students' transitions to the new classroom as more positive, relative to the comparison group. Results suggest this low-cost intervention can improve the transition process for families and students at high risk of poor transitions. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1481104 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | New school transitions can be challenging for students on the autism spectrum. No published, evidence-based interventions exist to support families and teachers of students transitioning to elementary and secondary school during this critical period. Using Community Partnered Participatory Research, we developed "Building Better Bridges (BBB)," a caregiver coaching intervention that includes training on effective school communication, educational rights, advocacy, and child preparation strategies. We compared BBB (n = 83) to a module/resources-only comparison (n = 87) in a four-site randomized controlled trial in racially and ethnically diverse, under-resourced communities. In our intent-to-treat analysis, caregivers and teachers in BBB rated students' transitions to the new classroom as more positive, relative to the comparison group. Results suggest this low-cost intervention can improve the transition process for families and students at high risk of poor transitions. |
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| ISSN: | 0162-3257 1573-3432 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10803-024-06285-7 |
