Working with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a Medical Setting: Insights from Certified Child Life Specialists / Emily J JENSEN in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 50-1 (January 2020)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 50-1 (January 2020) . - p.189-198 Titre : Working with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a Medical Setting: Insights from Certified Child Life Specialists Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Emily J JENSEN, Auteur ; Cheryl GEISTHARDT, Auteur ; Pamela A. SARIGIANI, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.189-198 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Child life specialists  Mixed-methods  Pediatric medical care Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study aimed to gain an understanding of Certified Child Life Specialists' (CCLS) experiences with and suggestions for working with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in a medical setting. Using a mixed-method design, 118 CCLS completed an online survey and 16 participated in follow-up interviews. Participants believed many medical professionals, including CCLS, are not adequately prepared to work with children with ASD, negatively impacting quality of care. Participants emphasized that outcomes are best for children with ASD when parents and medical staff collaborate to meet the unique needs of each child. CCLS reported working with children with ASD can provide insights for enhancing the quality of care for all children. Participants' suggestions for training and resource development are discussed. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-019-04245-0 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=414 [article] Working with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a Medical Setting: Insights from Certified Child Life Specialists [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Emily J JENSEN, Auteur ; Cheryl GEISTHARDT, Auteur ; Pamela A. SARIGIANI, Auteur . - p.189-198. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 50-1 (January 2020) . - p.189-198 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Child life specialists  Mixed-methods  Pediatric medical care Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study aimed to gain an understanding of Certified Child Life Specialists' (CCLS) experiences with and suggestions for working with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in a medical setting. Using a mixed-method design, 118 CCLS completed an online survey and 16 participated in follow-up interviews. Participants believed many medical professionals, including CCLS, are not adequately prepared to work with children with ASD, negatively impacting quality of care. Participants emphasized that outcomes are best for children with ASD when parents and medical staff collaborate to meet the unique needs of each child. CCLS reported working with children with ASD can provide insights for enhancing the quality of care for all children. Participants' suggestions for training and resource development are discussed. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-019-04245-0 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=414

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