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Sarouphim, Ketty M.; Kassem, Sara – Early Years: An International Journal of Research and Development, 2022
The purpose of this study, that took place in Lebanon, is to investigate the effectiveness of Portage, a home-based early intervention program for children with special needs. The sample consisted of 16 children (eight male and eight female) whose ages ranged between 1 and 3 years. Participants were provided with home-based services by a Portage…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Early Intervention, Early Childhood Education, Children
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Audrey Mullan; Kerry Boyd; Roy McConkey – Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 2021
A brief intervention is described and evaluated that aimed to build and strengthen relationships for families of children diagnosed with ASD aged 12 and under. A particular focus was on socially disadvantaged parents. Parents were offered around five home visits which took place on weekdays during working hours; each lasting around 90 min. They…
Descriptors: Intervention, Home Programs, Family (Sociological Unit), Children
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de Greef, Marieke; McLeod, Bryce D.; Scholte, Ron H. J.; Delsing, Marc J. M. H.; Pijnenburg, Huub M.; van Hattum, Marion J. C. – Child & Youth Care Forum, 2018
Background: Home-based parenting support within youth care services is one of the key interventions provided to families encountering difficulties with child rearing and child development. However, knowledge on factors contributing to positive outcomes of home-based parenting support is limited. Objective: The current study investigated the…
Descriptors: Parent Education, Home Programs, Child Rearing, Child Development
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Rodger, Sylvia; Keen, Deb; Braithwaite, Michelle; Cook, Shannon – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2008
Background: Early intervention services adopting a family-centred approach are considered important for ensuring parent satisfaction. This study investigated the satisfaction of two mothers with an early intervention programme for young children with autistic spectrum disorder. Materials and Methods: While 16 mother-child dyads participated in a…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Mothers, Autism, Child Rearing
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Rodger, Sylvia; Braithwaite, Michelle; Keen, Deb – Australian Journal of Early Childhood, 2004
This paper describes a process of assisting parents of young children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to identify and prioritise their goals for their children's early intervention. A modified version of the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (M-COPM) was used to facilitate this process. Twenty-two child-parent dyads involved in a…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Autism, Young Children, Interpersonal Relationship