Children Diagnosed with NAS in Kentucky and Their Involvement in Early Intervention
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| Title: | Children Diagnosed with NAS in Kentucky and Their Involvement in Early Intervention |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Emily Ferrell (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of Early Intervention. 2025 47(1):3-14. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 12 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Public Health, Neonates, Early Intervention, State Programs, State Legislation, Prenatal Influences, Family Programs, Referral, Screening Tests, Congenital Impairments, Drug Use |
| Geographic Terms: | Kentucky |
| DOI: | 10.1177/10538151231204794 |
| ISSN: | 1053-8151 2154-3992 |
| Abstract: | Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is a public health issue that affected more than 2% of live births in Kentucky in 2017. We analyzed data from Kentucky's early intervention (EI) program and the mandatory statewide NAS registry to learn more about how families of children with NAS utilize EI services. Out of 1,113 children in the study, 32% were referred to EI and 9% enrolled. Gaps in the intake process include low referral rates, low screening rates among referred children (36%), and lag in the time from referral to enrollment. Because 79% of screened children qualified for EI and 95% of qualifying children enrolled, this sample demonstrated some need for and interest in services. We are using these findings to inform policy recommendations that could help EI agencies experiencing an influx of potential clients with a history of NAS. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1468135 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is a public health issue that affected more than 2% of live births in Kentucky in 2017. We analyzed data from Kentucky's early intervention (EI) program and the mandatory statewide NAS registry to learn more about how families of children with NAS utilize EI services. Out of 1,113 children in the study, 32% were referred to EI and 9% enrolled. Gaps in the intake process include low referral rates, low screening rates among referred children (36%), and lag in the time from referral to enrollment. Because 79% of screened children qualified for EI and 95% of qualifying children enrolled, this sample demonstrated some need for and interest in services. We are using these findings to inform policy recommendations that could help EI agencies experiencing an influx of potential clients with a history of NAS. |
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| ISSN: | 1053-8151 2154-3992 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/10538151231204794 |
