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Children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) experience sensory processing differences that affect their participation in daily activities and routines. Autism affects an estimated 1 in 36 children in the U.S. However, Latino children are diagnosed two years later than white children. Latino families still have the greatest disparities in accessing ASD resources throughout the U.S. compared to white families. The lack of ASD services and resources led to decreased parental self-efficacy, quality of life, and increased child behavioral problems.

Contextual Interventions Adapted for Autism Spectrum Disorder (CI-ASD) are an emerging intervention for occupational therapy (OT) practitioners. Recent literature shows improvement in child participation and parental self-efficacy when combining sensory processing knowledge with a coaching approach within a family-centered context.

While some evidence supports the application of CI-ASD in improving children's participation and promoting a sense of efficacy, this intervention has not been implemented within the Latino Community.

The purpose of this capstone was to examine the following research questions:

  • Does CI-ASD increase the quality of life in Latino Families?
  • Does CI-ASD promote Latino parenting sense of efficacy?
  • Does CI-ASD promote children's participation in Latino family activities and routines?

Publication Date

Spring 2024

Publisher

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Keywords

Latino families, Coaching, Contextual interventions, Hispanic, Autism spectrum disorder, Contextual interventions, Quality of life, Self-efficacy, Children participation, Latino children

Medical Subject Headings

Latino families, Coaching, Contextual interventions, Hispanic, Autism spectrum disorder, Contextual interventions, Quality of life, Self-efficacy, Children participation, Latino children

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy | Pediatrics

Comments

Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, held online at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences on April 10-17, 2024.

The CI-ASD Program: Implementation of Contextual Interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorder (CI-ASD) with Latino Families (Preliminary Report)

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