Journal article
Practice-driven research for statewide scale up: Implementation outcomes of the California Autism Professional Training and Information Network
Autism : the international journal of research and practice, v 26(3), pp 727-736
01 Apr 2022
PMID: 35021914
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Abstract
Scaling up the use of evidence-based practice (EBP) for autism across service sectors and regions has presented a considerable challenge indicating a clear need for continued development. The California Autism Professional Training and Information Network (CAPTAIN) integrates implementation drivers into specific procedures and methodology as an implementation strategy to support statewide scale up. The current study was designed to evaluate the impact of CAPTAIN on provider-level outcomes including attitude toward, and knowledge, fidelity and use of autism EBPs, and overall classroom quality. Overall, results indicated variability across measures, with some significant differences between CAPTAIN-trained and non-CAPTAIN-trained providers. CAPTAIN-trained providers reported more openness to EBP. Significantly more CAPTAIN-trained direct service providers reported collecting fidelity of implementation data (chi(2)(2, N = 1515) = 10.95, p = 0.004), collecting student data (chi(2)(2, N = 1509) = 14.19, p = 0.001), and reported using their primary EBP with "most or all students" (chi(2)(2, N = 1514) = 11.41, p = 0.003) than providers not trained by CAPTAIN. In summary, these preliminary findings show promise for the efficacy of the CAPTAIN model to increase dissemination and implementation of EBP at the classroom level. Lay abstract Supporting use of evidence-based practice in public service programs for autistic individuals is critical. The California Autism Professional Training and Information Network (CAPTAIN) brings together best practices from intervention and implementation research to support scale up of autism services. The current study was designed to evaluate the impact of CAPTAIN on provider-level outcomes including attitude toward, knowledge, fidelity, and use of autism EBPs and overall classroom quality. Overall, results indicated variability across measures, with some significant differences between CAPTAIN-trained and non-CAPTAIN-trained providers. These preliminary findings show promise for the efficacy of the CAPTAIN model to increase dissemination and implementation of EBP at the classroom level.
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- Title
- Practice-driven research for statewide scale up: Implementation outcomes of the California Autism Professional Training and Information Network
- Creators
- Jessica Suhrheinrich - San Diego State UniversityAllison S. Nahmias - University of California, DavisYue Yu - University of California, DavisMelina Melgarejo - Health Services Research & DevelopmentPatricia Schetter - University of California, DavisTana C. Holt - San Diego State UniversityAubyn C. Stahmer - University of California, Davis
- Publication Details
- Autism : the international journal of research and practice, v 26(3), pp 727-736
- Publisher
- Sage
- Number of pages
- 10
- Grant note
- California Department of Education R324A170063 / Institute of Educational Science K01MH109574 / National Institute of Mental Health; United States Department of Health & Human Services; National Institutes of Health (NIH) - USA; NIH National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- A.J. Drexel Autism Institute
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000748931800001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85122943411
- Other Identifier
- 991022168455704721
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- Psychology, Developmental