Table 1.
Focus Group Participant Characteristics
| Descriptive Characteristics | Focus Group Participants (n=9 Parents) | |
|---|---|---|
|
| ||
| N (%) | ||
| Parent Participants | Child Gender | |
| Male | 9 (100.0) | |
| Child Age | ||
| 5.0–7.11 | 4 (44.4) | |
| 8.0–10.11 | 4 (44.4) | |
| 11.0–13.11 | 0 (0.0) | |
| 14.–18.11 | 1 (11.1) | |
| Child Race | ||
| White, Caucasian | 5 (55.6) | |
| Asian | 2 (22.2) | |
| Black, African American | 0 (0.0) | |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0 (0.0) | |
| More than one above | 2 (22.2) | |
| Not reported | 0 (0.0) | |
| Child Hispanic Status | ||
| Not Hispanic/Latino | 5 (55.6) | |
| Hispanic/Latino | 4 (44.4) | |
| Not reported | 0 (0.0) | |
| Highest level of child communication: | ||
| Gestures | 1 (11.1) | |
| Single words or phrases | 3 (33.3) | |
| Sentences | 5 (55.6) | |
| My child is unable to communicate | 0 (0.0) | |
| Maternal Education Level | ||
| High School or GED | 3 (33.3) | |
| College | 2 (22.2) | |
| Graduate Degree or above | 4 (44.4) | |
| Not reported | 0 (0.0) | |
| Paternal Education Level | ||
| High School or GED | 3 (33.3) | |
| College | 3 (33.3) | |
| Graduate Degree or above | 3 (33.3) | |
| Not reported | 0 (0.0) | |