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Limited socioeconomic resources pose a barrier to accessing early intervention (EI) services.

The study yielded 33 participants of EI professionals. The study included an online survey and an optional semi-structured interview. Following data collection, Braun and Clarke’s six-step thematic analysis was utilized to identify themes from the surveys and interview transcriptions (Braun and Clarke, 2006).

The main themes that came from the data analysis are (1) there are barriers impacting access to EI experienced by families in under-resourced communities, (2) there are current supports for families in under-resourced communities accessing EI, (3) EI professionals play a role in decreasing barriers, and (4) EI access can be enhanced with the use of advocacy. Barriers impacting access to EI experienced by families in under-resourced communities are intersectional between person, system, and context. Moving forward, advocacy should be prominent in addressing barriers.

Publication Date

Summer 8-19-2024

Publisher

The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Keywords

Advocacy, Context, Legislature, Resources

Medical Subject Headings

Educational early intervention; Access to health services; Medically underserved areas; Child advocacies; Social ecology

Disciplines

Health Policy | Health Services Administration | Interprofessional Education | Occupational Therapy | Public Health Education and Promotion

Comments

Poster presented at the OTD Capstone Symposium held at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences August 19, 2024

Barriers to Early Intervention Access in Under-Resourced Communities: Professionals' Perspectives

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