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Parents’ sensemaking processes in the identification of developmental delays and engagement with early intervention services

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  • Scherr, Courtney L.
  • Getachew-Smith, Hannah J.
  • Sudec, Laura
  • Brooks, John J.
  • Roberts, Megan

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•Heuristic processes influenced the Common Sense Model when identifying a delay.•Self-efficacy may facilitate transitions between stimuli and representations.•Uncertainty about prognosis led to hope and infused cognitive representation.•Physicians should reconsider wait-and-see approach to referral for EI evaluation.•Therapy should be described as support for parents' interactions with toddler.

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  • Scherr, Courtney L. & Getachew-Smith, Hannah J. & Sudec, Laura & Brooks, John J. & Roberts, Megan, 2020. "Parents’ sensemaking processes in the identification of developmental delays and engagement with early intervention services," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 255(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:255:y:2020:i:c:s027795362030160x
    DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2020.112941
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