Authors: |
Eiserman WD, Weber C, McCoun M |
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Title: |
Parent and professional roles in early intervention: A longitudinal comparison of the effects of two intervention configurations |
Source: |
The Journal of Special Education 1995 29(1): 20-44 |
Year: |
1995 |
Research Design: |
Randomised Controlled Trial |
Rating Score: |
06/10 This rating is confirmed Eligibility specified - N Random allocation - Y Concealed allocation - N Baseline comparability - Y Blind subjects - N Blind therapists - N Blind assessors - Y Adequate follow-up - Y Intention-to-treat analysis - N Between-group comparisons - Y Point estimates and variability - Y |
Abstract: |
This study longitudinally compared the costs and effects of 2 alternative forms of early intervention that differed with respect to the roles assumed by parents and professionals: a home parent training intervention and a clinic-based, low-parent-involvement intervention. Ss were 40 3-4 yr olds with moderate speech and language disorders, half of whom were assigned to each intervention. Results of follow-up testing at 42 mo indicate that the home parent training group performed as well as the clinic-based group on measures of speech and language functioning, as well as on measures of general development and family functioning. The comparable longitudinal effects of the 2 interventions suggest the viability of programs that offer options to parents and the need for interventionists to be trained broadly enough to be able to assume a variety of roles and to provide a range of services. |
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