학술논문
Early interventionists' perceptions of supporting families experiencing poverty.
Document Type
Article
Source
Subject
*DOMESTIC violence
*VOCABULARY
*LANGUAGE acquisition
*POVERTY
*EARLY childhood education
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Language
ISSN
0300-4430
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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]