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Allied Health Professionals’ Knowledge and Use of ASD Intervention Practices

Auteurs: Jessica Paynter, Rhylee Sulek, Sarah Luskin-Saxby, David Trembath, Deb Keen

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 7/2018

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Abstract

Allied health professionals (AHPs) are trusted sources of information and intervention for clients with autism spectrum disorder. However, the level of implementation of empirically-supported therapies and the accuracy of the knowledge they use to inform intervention selection is largely unknown. The present study explored the accuracy of AHPs’ knowledge and use of practices, and explored links to individual attitudes and organisational culture. Overall results from the 156 AHPs surveyed suggested general accuracy of knowledge, and use of empirically supported treatments, with accuracy linked to use. Use of practices unsupported by research was linked to organisational culture and openness to new interventions. The presence of misinformation and the impact on selection and use of effective practices are discussed.
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Metagegevens
Titel
Allied Health Professionals’ Knowledge and Use of ASD Intervention Practices
Auteurs
Jessica Paynter
Rhylee Sulek
Sarah Luskin-Saxby
David Trembath
Deb Keen
Publicatiedatum
15-02-2018
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 7/2018
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-018-3505-1