Abstract
This study sought to determine the care experience of children with Sensory Processing disorder; more specifically, the extent of collaboration and satisfaction that exists among the stakeholders in their care. To assess satisfaction with care and cohesion among providers, a survey and accompanying interview questions were utilized to gage the individual insights of professionals surrounding the care experience of this population of children. 19 educators and 6 health care professionals, including occupational therapists, child life specialists, and a speech-language pathologist, completed the survey and interview. Together, these instruments provided both qualitative and quantitative data in conjunction with the research questions. It was hypothesized that a lack of cohesiveness between disciplines leads to poor provider perceptions, ultimately interfering with a holistic health care experience for children with SPD. The hypothesis was partially confirmed. This is due to the combined high satisfaction with care scores among educators and healthcare providers, but also the accompanying discrepancies that were expressed regarding several features of care. This study exposes several gaps in care that exist among various providers, such as uncertain coordinated delivery of service. More research surrounding care for children with sensory conditions needs to be established to further address ways to bridge these gaps.
Semester/Year of Award
Spring 5-5-2019
Mentor
Noah Neidlinger
Mentor Professional Affiliation
Family and Consumer Sciences
Access Options
Restricted Access Thesis
Document Type
Bachelor Thesis
Degree Name
Honors Scholars
Degree Level
Bachelor's
Department
Applied Human Sciences
Department Name when Degree Awarded
Family and Consumer Sciences
IRB Approval Number (if applicable)
1667
Recommended Citation
Vickers, Rachel L., "Sensory Processing Disorder in Early Childhood: Examining Cohesion Among Service Providers" (2019). Honors Theses. 634.
https://encompass.eku.edu/honors_theses/634
Satisfaction with Care Survey
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Health Care Provider Interview
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Child Care Provider Interview
