Exploring developmental screening practices with Indigenous early intervention programs in British Columbia: An exploratory, qualitative study

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dc.contributor.authorNauta, Melissa
dc.contributor.supervisorGerlach, Alison
dc.date.accessioned2022-08-26T04:01:37Z
dc.date.available2022-08-26T04:01:37Z
dc.date.copyright2022en_US
dc.date.issued2022-08-25
dc.degree.departmentSchool of Child and Youth Careen_US
dc.degree.levelMaster of Arts M.A.en_US
dc.description.abstractThe purpose of this exploratory qualitative research project was to explore developmental screening with professionals in two Indigenous early intervention programs in British Columbia (BC), the Aboriginal Infant Development Program (AIDP) and Aboriginal Supported Child Development Program (ASCD). The research was developed in collaboration with the Provincial Advisors of AIDP and ASCD and supported by their knowledge and experience. Focus groups and interviews undertaken in 2021, gathered the perspectives and experiences of AIDP and ASCD professionals (n=8) on developmental screening and how screening tools are used with Indigenous children and families. Analysis of the findings identified the following main themes: a) professionals reflecting on ‘how effective is using a screening tool’ without a relationship; b) respecting that the family steers the way; c) the importance of adapting how the screening tool is used, and d) managing the pressure of professionals moving forward. Professionals focused on the relationships built with families and the process of how a screening tool is used, rather than the tool itself. The themes apply to a broad range of early childhood programs, serving Indigenous and non-Indigenous families. Future considerations for practices are provided for individuals, organizations, and further research.en_US
dc.description.scholarlevelGraduateen_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1828/14134
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.rightsAvailable to the World Wide Weben_US
dc.subjectearly interventionen_US
dc.subjectdevelopmental screeningen_US
dc.subjectIndigenous early childhood developmenten_US
dc.subjectcultural safetyen_US
dc.titleExploring developmental screening practices with Indigenous early intervention programs in British Columbia: An exploratory, qualitative studyen_US
dc.typeprojecten_US

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