Nesrhtens…..

A recent study published by Jennifer Gibson, Ian Grey and Richard Hastins in Journal of Autism and other Developmental Disorders (2009) has taken up the fact that we unfortunately know very little about factors potentially affecting the performance of therapists delivering Early Intensive Behavior Interventions or ABA interventions to young children with autism.

Through a questionnaire filled out by 81 therapists this study investigated their reports of burnout and perceived therapeutic self-efficacy. And found that perceived supervisor support played a central role in the prediction for reduced burnout and increased self-efficacy.

This is important results as they indicate that both support and style in supervision play a critical role in burnout and self-efficacy for therapist and should guide the clinical practice for those delivering supervision services in EIBI.

And this study follows great several studies on different aspects of EIBI and their effect on overall results.

Related posts:

1. The efficacy of the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
2. Early Intensive Behavioral Interventions for Children with Autism – Supervision
3. Comprehensive Synthesis of Early Intensive Behavioral interventions