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Adapting the Preschool Environment to the Needs of Children on the Autism Spectrum in Sweden : A quasi-experimental study
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- Bejnö, Hampus (author)
- Stockholms universitet,Specialpedagogiska institutionen
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- Roll-Pettersson, Lise, 1955- (author)
- Stockholms universitet,Specialpedagogiska institutionen
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- Klintwall Högberg, Lars (author)
- Stockholms universitet,Klinisk psykologi
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Långh, Ulrika (author)
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Odom, Samuel L. (author)
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- Bölte, Sven (author)
- Karolinska Institutet,Stockholms universitet,Specialpedagogiska institutionen
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- 2021-10-25
- 2023
- English.
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In: Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy. - : Informa UK Limited. - 1103-8128 .- 1651-2014. ; 30:3, s. 278-297
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Abstract
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- BACKGROUND Children on the autism spectrum may receive Early Intensive Behavioural Intervention (EIBI) in Sweden to support development by providing learning opportunities. However, research suggests a need to improve the quality of their learning environment.AIM This pre-registered study (#NCT03634761) aimed to evaluate the Swedish Autism Program Environment Rating Scale (APERS-P-SE) as a means to promote the quality of the pre-school learning environment for children on the autism spectrum, along with outcomes for these children, and their pre-school staff.MATERIAL AND METHODS In a quasi-experimental study, pre-school staff (n = 35) conducted either EIBI supported by in-service training and on-site coaching based on APERS-P-SE assessment (at k = 9 preschools) or EIBI only (k = 8), during an 8-months period.RESULTS The quality of the immediate learning environment (primary outcome) increased significantly in the EIBI/APERS-P-SE preschools. However, changes in child and pre-school staff measures were not significant.CONCLUSIONS AND SIGNIFICANCE In-service training and on-site coaching based on APERS-P-SE assessments can increase the quality of the learning environment in Swedish pre-school. Studies of longer duration and larger sample size are required to determine if using the APERS-P-SE can also achieve desired behavioural change for children-, and impact pre-school staff applying EIBI.
Subject headings
- SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP -- Psykologi -- Tillämpad psykologi (hsv//swe)
- SOCIAL SCIENCES -- Psychology -- Applied Psychology (hsv//eng)
- SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP -- Utbildningsvetenskap -- Pedagogik (hsv//swe)
- SOCIAL SCIENCES -- Educational Sciences -- Pedagogy (hsv//eng)
Keyword
- autism spectrum disorder
- coaching
- early intensive behavioural intervention
- early intervention
- environmental enrichment
- learning environment
- specialpedagogik
- Special Education
Publication and Content Type
- ref (subject category)
- art (subject category)
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