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- Title
Co‐creating a school‐based Facing Your Fears anxiety treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder: A model for school psychology.
- Authors
Kester, Karen R.; Lucyshyn, Joseph M.
- Abstract
Across the disciplines of psychology, the research to practice gap is gaining recognition. This study used an integrated knowledge translation (iKT) framework to evaluate the acceptability, feasibility, and sustainability of delivering an anxiety intervention for children with autism spectrum disorders (i.e., FYF), in schools. Five participants (three educators and two parents) offered their perspectives on program strengths, barriers to implementation, and adaptations for the school setting. Qualitative data were collected through focus group discussions and analyzed using thematic analysis techniques. The participants provided valuable information about program structure and considerations for implementation in schools. Results indicated that participants found the proposed modified FYF to be acceptable and feasible and recommended pilot testing the intervention. Specific recommendations for adaptations are discussed. This study offers a model for researchers to collaborate with key stakeholders in adapting interventions for use in schools, thereby, bridging the gap between research and practice.
- Subjects
CHILDREN with autism spectrum disorders; TREATMENT of autism in children; ANXIETY treatment; ORDER-disorder models; SCHOOL psychology; PSYCHOLOGY
- Publication
Psychology in the Schools, 2019, Vol 56, Issue 5, p824
- ISSN
0033-3085
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/pits.22234