Graduate Students' Perspectives on Integrating Clinical Experiences and Coursework on Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Pilot Study

Author:

Benigno Joann P.1,McCarthy John1,Reese Pam Britton2,Wright Bridget M.1,Tewanger Carley3

Affiliation:

1. Division of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Ohio University, Athens

2. Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Purdue University Fort Wayne

3. Warren Local School District, Vincent, OH

Abstract

Purpose The aim of this study was to examine the goals, outcomes, and skills attained by graduate students participating in a clinical experience paired with a course on autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Method Twenty-four graduate student clinicians (23 females, 1 male) participated in the experience. Students provided services within social communication groups for children with ASD. Students were assigned 1 of 4 primary service-roles: communication partner, parent educator, lesson planner, and support staff. All student clinicians completed pre- and posttest assessments regarding their goals and desired outcomes. Students also rated the value and importance of clinical skills and integrating classroom content with clinical experiences. Results Students' ratings of the value and confidence of the clinical skills queried did not change from pre- to posttest. However, significant differences emerged between students' value and confidence ratings within the pre- and posttest time points. Students achieved the majority of the goals and desired outcomes for learning more about ASD and gaining clinical and treatment skills by the end of the experience. All students rated the importance of integrating clinical and classroom experience highly at both pre- and posttest. Conclusion Clinical experiences that infuse and reinforce classroom material support students' goal attainment and clinical skill development. Further research exploring graduate students' perspectives on training programs such as the one described in this study is warranted.

Publisher

American Speech Language Hearing Association

Subject

General Medicine

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