Barriers to Accessing Services for Young Children.
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| Title: | Barriers to Accessing Services for Young Children. |
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| Authors: | Williams, Marian E.1, Perrigo, Judith L.2, Banda, Tanya Y.2, Matic, Tamara2, Goldfarb, Fran D.2 |
| Source: | Journal of Early Intervention. Mar2013, Vol. 35 Issue 1, p61-74. 14p. 1 Chart. |
| Subject Terms: | *Behavior disorders in children, *Health services accessibility, *Hispanic Americans, *Language disorders, *Research, *Early intervention (Education), *Parent attitudes, Chi-squared test, Fisher exact test, Telephones |
| Geographic Terms: | California |
| Abstract: | This study investigates barriers to accessing services for children under age 3 presenting with language delays and behavioral difficulties, including language barriers for Spanish-speaking families. Using a telephone script, researchers called 30 agencies in Los Angeles County, including regional centers (the state network of Part C agencies for children with developmental disabilities), mental health centers, and schools, requesting services for a 2-year-old child. Outcomes of calls were compared by agency and by language of call (Spanish or English). Regional center calls resulted in an appointment 90% of the time, whereas schools and mental health centers were significantly less likely to link callers with services. Calls in Spanish revealed language access barriers, with fewer than half of Spanish-speaking callers to schools and mental health agencies obtaining an appointment. The study indicated barriers including basic access (e.g., reaching a live person; response in the home language), and obtaining appropriate appointment or referral. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER] |
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| Database: | Education Research Complete |
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