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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Naturalistic Developmental Behavioural Interventions among Speech-Language Pathologists in Kerala

Author(s) Ms. Stephy K Yohannan, Dr. Rohila Shetty, Dr. Vini Abhijith Gupta
Country India
Abstract Naturalistic Developmental Behavioural Interventions (NDBIs) are evidence-based early intervention approaches that promote social communication, language, and developmental skills in children with autism spectrum disorder. The present study aimed to examine the knowledge, attitude, and practice of NDBIs among Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) in Kerala. A questionnaire-based method was used for data collection. The study was conducted in two phases: Phase I involved the development and validation of a 30-item structured questionnaire by five experienced SLPs with expertise in early intervention and NDBIs, and Phase II involved administering the questionnaire to 60 SLPs practicing in private clinical settings in Kerala with more than two years of clinical experience. The questionnaire assessed the knowledge, attitude, and practice related to NDBIs. The findings revealed variability in the levels of knowledge, attitude, and practice among the participants. SLPs demonstrated awareness regarding play-based intervention, parent involvement, naturalistic interaction, and the importance of early intervention. Positive attitudes towards the effectiveness and usefulness of NDBIs were also observed among many participants. However, comparatively lower responses were reported in areas related to practical implementation, parent coaching, naturalistic reinforcement strategies, and formal training in NDBI-based models. Overall, the findings suggested that although awareness regarding NDBIs is increasing among SLPs in Kerala, limited training opportunities and practical exposure may influence the effective implementation of these approaches in clinical settings. The study highlights the importance of professional training, evidence-based practice, and parent involvement in improving early intervention outcomes for children with developmental disorders.
Keywords NDBIs, SLPs, knowledge, attitude, practice, Kerala, early intervention, autism spectrum disorder.
Published In Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On 2026-06-13
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