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September 10, 2025Evidence-Based Communication Assessment and InterventionOpen Access

Supporting professionals in autism research knowledge (SPARK): a pilot study of feasibility and social validity

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SLSarah Luskin-SaxbyMZMelanie J. Zimmer‐GembeckRSRhylee Sulek

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Overview

Pilot study assessed SPARK program's feasibility and social validity in autism providers, highlighting the challenge of implementing evidence-based practices.

Key Points

  • Participants rated the SPARK program as socially valid and relevant to their professional needs.
  • No significant changes in attitudes regarding unsupported practices were observed after the intervention.
  • Assessment utilized pre- and post-intervention measures to gauge provider attitudes and intentions.
  • Findings support using cognitive science principles but suggest coaching may be needed for behavior change.

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Luskin-Saxby et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1d7f654b1d3bfb60fa060https://doi.org/10.1080/17489539.2025.2542762
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