Supporting Children with Autism and Their Families: A Culturally Responsive Family-Driven Interprofessional Process

Pediatr Clin North Am. 2018 Feb;65(1):47-57. doi: 10.1016/j.pcl.2017.08.020.

Abstract

This article describes the Coaching in Context (CinC) process, a family-driven, culturally responsive structure that facilitates family identification and achievement of goals. CinC focuses on modification of the demands of an activity with guidance from a health care professional who coaches the family to increase their participation in everyday activities. An interprofessional team is key in this process. Working as a team and communicating effectively across professions supports the health professional who serves as the coach. Effective interprofessional team collaboration is possible; health professions share values for the delivery of the highest quality of care.

Keywords: Autism spectrum disorders; Children; Coaching; Collaboration; Culturally responsive; Family driven; Interprofessional practice; Strengths based.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Autistic Disorder / therapy*
  • Child
  • Culturally Competent Care / methods*
  • Culturally Competent Care / organization & administration
  • Goals
  • Humans
  • Interprofessional Relations*
  • Parents
  • Patient Care Planning* / organization & administration
  • Patient Care Team* / organization & administration
  • Professional-Family Relations*