dc.contributor.advisor |
Moore, Heather |
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dc.contributor.author |
Decker, Kelsey |
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dc.date.accessioned |
2018-09-06T21:56:31Z |
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dc.date.available |
2018-09-06T21:56:31Z |
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dc.date.issued |
2018-09-06 |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://hdl.handle.net/1794/23745 |
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dc.description.abstract |
The current study used a quasi-experimental comparison group pre/post-test design to examine the effectiveness of the Language and Play Everyday (LAPE) program for improving EI/ECSE practitioners’ knowledge, use of, and confidence in using Caregiver Implemented-Naturalistic Communication Interventions (CI-NCIs). Participants included 20 EI/ECSE practitioners across IDEA-related disciplines, eight with prior LAPE experience. 10 practitioners took part in a new, more intensive LAPE program, and 10 did not. Analysis of pre/post-questionnaires revealed that practitioners with prior LAPE experience reported significantly higher use of CI-NCI skills and mean self-efficacy ratings than those without LAPE experience. Practitioners who participated in the new, more intensive program used significantly more skills and scored significantly better on a knowledge test than those who did not participate, even when controlling for prior LAPE experience. These findings indicate that the LAPE program is a promising model to train EI/ECSE practitioners across disciplines in CI-NCIs. |
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dc.language.iso |
en_US |
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dc.publisher |
University of Oregon |
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dc.rights |
All Rights Reserved. |
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dc.subject |
Early childhood special education |
en_US |
dc.subject |
Early intervention |
en_US |
dc.subject |
Naturalistic communication interventions |
en_US |
dc.subject |
Professional development |
en_US |
dc.subject |
Speech-language pathology |
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dc.title |
Language and Play Everyday: Enhancing Early Intervention Provider Knowledge and Use of Naturalistic Communication Interventions |
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dc.type |
Electronic Thesis or Dissertation |
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thesis.degree.name |
M.S. |
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thesis.degree.level |
masters |
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thesis.degree.discipline |
Department of Special Education and Clinical Sciences |
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thesis.degree.grantor |
University of Oregon |
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