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Brief report : Perceived evidence and use of autism intervention strategies in early intervention providers
Paynter, Jessica Luskin-Saxby, Sarah Keen, Deb Fordyce, Kathryn Frost, Grace Imms, Christine Miller, Scott Sutherland, Rebecca Trembath, David Tucker, Madonna
Paynter, Jessica
Luskin-Saxby, Sarah
Keen, Deb
Fordyce, Kathryn
Frost, Grace
Imms, Christine
Miller, Scott
Sutherland, Rebecca
Trembath, David
Tucker, Madonna
Abstract
Use of empirically unsupported practices is a challenge in the field of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We explored whether attitudes and perceived evidence were linked to intended practice use in early intervention staff. Seventy-one participants completed ratings of the evidence base, current and future use of six ASD intervention practices, and reported attitudes to research and evidence-based practice. Participants reported greater use and rated the evidence base higher for the empirically supported practices. However, variability in accuracy of evidence base ratings was observed across individuals. Higher perceived evidence was linked to greater future use intentions for empirically supported and unsupported practices. The need for accurate information across practice types is highlighted. Self-report methodology limitations and future research directions are discussed.
Keywords
misinformation, autism spectrum disorder, debunking, evidence-based practice, knowledge translation
Date
2020
Type
Journal article
Journal
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Book
Volume
50
Issue
Page Range
1088-1094
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ACU Department
Non-faculty
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Open Access Status
Published as green open access
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File Access
Controlled
Open
Open