Latina Mothers' Perceptions and Experiences of Home-Based Speech and Language Therapy

Núñez, Giselle; Hughes, Marie Tejero

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“…Respect, trust, empathy, communication, and a shared vision have been identified as important factors for overcoming fear and judgment to build relationships and progress toward deeper involvement in EI. 23,24,33,34 The development of trust and strong collaborative relationships is essential for mothers to feel that EI is successfully meeting the family's needs. 22,35 In our study, the opportunity for mothers to share their stories with providers helped them develop successful partnerships.…”

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“…19,20 Understanding of parental health beliefs, thoughtful communication, and development of collaborative relationships between parents and providers facilitate the engagement of parents of children with developmental delay in EI. [21][22][23][24] However, the factors influencing voluntary enrollment and engagement in EI among mothers with OUDs are not well understood. Our purpose with this study was to explore maternal perceptions and experiences that impact enrollment and engagement in EI as well as perceptions of its potential benefits among mothers in recovery from OUDs.…”

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Engagement in Early Intervention Services Among Mothers in Recovery From Opioid Use Disorders

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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Opioid-exposed infants frequently qualify for early intervention (EI). However, many eligible families choose not to enroll in this voluntary service. This study aims to understand the perceptions and experiences that may impact engagement with, and the potential benefits of, EI services among mothers in recovery from opioid use disorders (OUDs). METHODS: We conducted semistructured qualitative interviews (n = 22) and 1 focus group (n = 6) with mothers in recovery from OUDs in western Massachusetts. Transcripts were coded and analyzed by using a descriptive approach. RESULTS: The mean participant age was 32 years, and 13 had a high school degree or less. Five major themes emerged revealing mothers’ development through stages of engagement in EI services: (1) fear, guilt, and shame related to drug use (emotions acting as barriers to enrollment); (2) the question of whether it is “needed” (deciding whether there is value in EI for opioid-exposed infants); (3) starting with “judgment” (baseline level of perceived stigma that parents in recovery associate with EI); (4) breaking down the “wall” (how parents overcome the fear and perceived judgment to build partnerships with providers); and (5) “above and beyond” (need for a personal connection with mothers and concrete supports through EI in addition to the child-focused services provided). CONCLUSIONS: Barriers to engagement in EI among mothers in recovery from OUDs include a range of emotions, perceived stigma, and ambivalence. An effort to purposefully listen to and care for mothers through a strengths-based, bigenerational approach may help establish greater connections and foster stronger EI engagement among families affected by OUDs.

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Engagement in Early Intervention Services Among Mothers in Recovery From Opioid Use Disorders

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“…A growing number of autism research studies have focused on understanding SS Latinx caregiver values, preferences, and experiences related to early interventions (Dubay et al, 2021; Martinez-Torres et al, 2021; Peredo et al, 2022). This research has shown that SS Latinx mothers of children with disabilities prefer to be involved in goal setting and in-home therapies (Núñez & Hughes, 2018), that older siblings and extended family play a critical role in the early communication development of Latinx children (Cycyk & Hammer, 2020), and that familismo (i.e., the idea to prioritize family over anything else) may buffer the relationship between autism stigma and caregiver stress for Latinx families (Magaña et al, 2017; Martin et al, 2022; Ratto et al, 2017). In addition to understanding the cultural values of SS Latinx families regarding early intervention, culturally responsive autism interventions have been developed in partnership with SS Latinx caregivers.…”

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Preliminary Outcomes and Adaptation of an NDBI for Spanish-Speaking Families

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Guerra,

Hendrix

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Journal of Early Intervention

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Naturalistic, Developmental, and Behavioral Interventions (NDBIs) are an empirically supported intervention approach for young autistic children and their families. Spanish-speaking (SS) Latinx families have been underrepresented in autism intervention research, limiting our understanding of whether NDBIs are aligned with Latinx family values and belief systems. This study piloted a parent-mediated NDBI, Project ImPACT, within outpatient services for SS Latinx families. We aimed to examine the preliminary impact of Project ImPACT on family and child outcomes while using the Ecological Validity Model to evaluate program adaptations made by bilingual clinicians. Results from 15 families indicated good treatment completion and high satisfaction, alongside significant increases in child social communication skills and parent self-efficacy in supporting their child’s development. Mixed-methods data examining program adaptations indicated the need to provide additional information related to autism, bilingual language development, and service navigation, as well as adaptations to language and metaphors used in the program.

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Early intervention speech-language pathologists’ beliefs and practices related to assessing dual language learners

Jarzynski,

Buac

2024

Journal of Communication Disorders

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Latina Mothers' Perceptions and Experiences of Home-Based Speech and Language Therapy

Cited by 7 publications

References 28 publications

Engagement in Early Intervention Services Among Mothers in Recovery From Opioid Use Disorders

Engagement in Early Intervention Services Among Mothers in Recovery From Opioid Use Disorders

Preliminary Outcomes and Adaptation of an NDBI for Spanish-Speaking Families

Early intervention speech-language pathologists’ beliefs and practices related to assessing dual language learners

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