Authors: Eiserman WD, Weber C, McCoun M
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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