Supporting Spanish-Speaking Families with Children with Disabilities: Evaluating a Training and Coaching Program

Researchers report that caregiver-implemented communication interventions are effective and feasible. However, limited information is available on training and coaching programs for families who speak languages other than English in their homes. The purpose of this study was to evaluate a parent tra...

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Published in:Journal of developmental and physical disabilities 2020-06, Vol.32 (3), p.489-507
Main Authors: Meadan, Hedda, Adams, Nicole B., Hacker, Rebecca E., Ramos-Torres, Saury, Fanta, Andrea
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behavioral Science and Psychology
Caregivers
Child and School Psychology
Children with disabilities
Coaching
Communication
Communication strategies
Feasibility
Original Article
Parent participation
Parenthood education
Pediatrics
Psychology
Public Health
Spanish language
Speech
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Summary:Researchers report that caregiver-implemented communication interventions are effective and feasible. However, limited information is available on training and coaching programs for families who speak languages other than English in their homes. The purpose of this study was to evaluate a parent training and coaching program originally designed to support English-speaking families, then translated and modified to support Spanish-speaking families with young children with disabilities or speech delays. Specifically, this preliminary evaluation explored the extent to which the program had an impact on the following outcomes for the seven Spanish-speaking caregiver participants: (a) enhanced knowledge of the target communication strategies, (b) enhanced application and correct use of the target communication strategies, and (c) understanding of the feasibility, satisfaction, and perceived impact of the program.
ISSN:1056-263X
1573-3580
DOI:10.1007/s10882-019-09704-1