Early interventionists' perceptions of supporting families experiencing poverty. Issue 13 (2nd October 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Corr, Catherine; Milagros Santos, Rosa; Fowler, Susan A.; Spence, Christine; Skubel, Anna
• Is Part Of: Early child development and care. Volume 190:Issue 13(2020)
• Page Start: 2093
• Page End: 2105
• Publication Date: 2020-10-02
• Subjects: Poverty -- early intervention -- disability -- mixed methods; Child development -- Periodicals; Children -- Services for -- Periodicals; 155.405
• DOI: 10.1080/03004430.2018.1560276
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0300-4430

Abstract

ABSTRACT: A mixed methods design was used to facilitate an understanding of what early interventionists (EIs) experience when working with families living in poverty. EIs working in a large urban area ( n = 306) completed an online survey and participated in a follow-up focus group ( n = 7). EIs reported that logistical challenges and family/EIs stressors (e.g. domestic violence, personal safety concerns) impacted and often interrupted EI service delivery to families living in poverty. Implications for policy and professional development are described.