Defining the core components of Family Navigation for autism spectrum disorder. (February 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Broder-Fingert, Sarabeth; Stadnick, Nicole A; Hickey, Emily; Goupil, Julia; Diaz Lindhart, Yaminette; Feinberg, Emily
• Is Part Of: Autism. Volume 24:Number 2(2020)
• Page Start: 526
• Page End: 530
• Publication Date: 2020-02
• Subjects: autism -- care coordination -- Family Navigation; Autism -- Periodicals; Autism in children -- Periodicals; 616.85882005
• DOI: 10.1177/1362361319864079
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1362-3613

Abstract

This study aimed to define the core components of Family Navigation for autism spectrum disorder, a promising intervention to reduce disparities in care for this population. Teams from four trials of Family Navigation for autism spectrum disorder completed the Template for Intervention Description and Replication checklist to outline intervention components. Through intervention component analysis and qualitative synthesis, we identified 11 core components across three domains: Training and Supervision, Navigator Tools, and Navigator Activities. We discuss the importance of identifying these core components and implications for future research and practice.