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Unlocking Potential: How Coaching Can Support Families Waiting for Autism Assessment

Unlocking Potential: How Coaching Can Support Families Waiting for Autism Assessment

In the world of special education, delays in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) assessments can be a significant source of stress for families. The recent study, "Coaching While Waiting for Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment: A Pilot Feasibility Study for a Randomized Controlled Trial on Occupational Performance Coaching and Service Navigation," offers promising strategies to alleviate this burden.

The study explored the feasibility of Occupational Performance Coaching (OPC) combined with service navigation support for families waiting for an autism assessment. The pilot trial included three groups: face-to-face coaching, videoconference coaching, and usual care. The results indicated that OPC, especially when delivered via videoconference, can significantly improve family and child outcomes.

Key Findings

Implementation Tips for Practitioners

Based on the study's findings, here are some practical tips for practitioners to implement OPC while families wait for an autism assessment:

Encouraging Further Research

The pilot study lays the groundwork for a larger randomized controlled trial to assess the efficacy of OPC and service navigation support. Practitioners are encouraged to contribute to this growing body of research by implementing these strategies in their practice and sharing their outcomes.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Coaching While Waiting for Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment: A Pilot Feasibility Study for a Randomized Controlled Trial on Occupational Performance Coaching and Service Navigation.


Citation: Bernie, C., Williams, K., Graham, F., & May, T. (2022). Coaching While Waiting for Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment: A Pilot Feasibility Study for a Randomized Controlled Trial on Occupational Performance Coaching and Service Navigation. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 53(7), 2905-2914. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-022-05558-3
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

Author's Note: Marnee Brick, TinyEYE President, and her team collaborate to create our blogs. They share their insights and expertise in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, Online Therapy Services and Academic Research.

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