This study presents findings from a pilot randomized controlled trial, testing a 12-week
intervention to train parents of youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to advocate for …

Many youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face challenges accessing needed
services as they transition to adulthood. The present study describes the development …

Background: Parental advocacy is a dynamic process that changes depending on the
circumstances and needs of the child and parent. Communication deficits related to an …

This study reports on a randomized controlled pilot intervention study examining the
effectiveness and feasibility of a low-intensity (ie three sessions), low-cost, parent advocacy …

Latino, Spanish-speaking families of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face
unique barriers in special education advocacy. Although advocacy programs are becoming …

The aim of this study was to identify child characteristics, family demographics, and parent
cognitions that may affect access to early intervention, special education, and related …

Increasingly, parents are relying on advocates to ensure that children with disabilities
receive appropriate educational services. As agencies begin to train advocates to work with …

Introduction Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) benefit when their caregivers can
effectively advocate for appropriate services. Barriers to caregiver engagement such as …

Recent efforts have focused on developing and evaluating early intervention for toddlers
with probable or emerging autism spectrum disorder. Parent-mediated approaches have …

Abstract In the United States, young adults with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) lose
federally mandated supports upon leaving high school. To arrange adult services, families …