The impact of parent coach training on the clinical practice of early interventionists

The proposed research project aims to develop, implement, and evaluate the impact of a parent coach training program for a group of 12 Early Intervention (EI) professionals. The training will be grounded in evidence-informed practice and structured using an established framework for clinical competency education. The EI professionals will learn about the theories that inform parent coaching, the processes involved in parent coaching, and learn how to engage in parent coaching practices with families on their caseloads. The trainees will self-reflect on their progress with video feedback, fidelity rating scales, and trainer support. Finally, following the completion of the training, trainees will be interviewed to explore their perceptions of the training procedures and on the impact the parent coach training had on their clinical practice in working with families.

Faculty Supervisor:

Veronica Smith

Student:

Partner:

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Victoria, BC)

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

University of Alberta

Program: