The purpose of this study was to examine parent perceptions of early intervention services in the Fort Wayne area. After the completion of a needs assessment, it was determined there was a lack of communication among therapy service providers and caregivers providing and receiving early intervention services. Ten parents and caregivers completed a questionnaire related to satisfaction of early intervention services. The questionnaire focused on receiving adequate resources, comfort level with their therapist, the child's progress, treatment inclusion, and their overall confidence in the therapist's skills. The questionnaires were completed face-to-face at the end of the early intervention session within a two-week span. All questionnaires were anonymously collected and analyzed for an increased understanding of parent perceptions. Overall, results indicated high parent satisfaction of those families receiving early intervention services, thereby demonstrating positive parent perceptions. Future recommendations include the implementation of the questionnaire every three months alongside the completion of a progress report to initiate increased communication among early intervention professionals within this setting. Keywords: Early intervention, parent satisfaction, occupational therapy

Creator

• Williams, Addie

Contributors

• Nichols, Alison

Publisher

• University of Indianapolis

Language

• en

Identifier

• Williams. Addie.pdf

Keyword

• Occupational Therapy

• Health Sciences

Date created

• 2018-05

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