A model of developmental stimulation by applying the concept of Snoezelen for parents and caregivers of preschool autistic children Program for parents and caregivers
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This study is aimed to develop and to evaluate the validity of the
developmental stimulation program by applying the multisensory
approach for parents and caregivers of preschool autistic children. This study
consisted of two phases. The first phase explored perspectives for design program and analyzed the content validity by examining the index of
item objective congruence (IOC). The second phase was a focus group
discussion with eight caregivers of preschool autistic children regarding
the opinions after implementation. The developmental stimulation program
was developed basing on the therapeutic use-of-self approach, daily
living activities, play environment and development stimulation, related
knowledge and strategies in family’s context, and sharing between
families. The program components consisted of three activities for
caregivers such as meeting and understanding the nature of individual child, learning of child’s surroundings, and designing of an individual new
lifestyle. Validity of the program was acceptable (IOC = 0.6-1.0). After
implementing the program in eight families, the result showed four crucial points. First, caregivers were able to understand the natural behavior of
the children. Second, the caregivers could improve their child
development. Third, there were strengths and limitations of the pilot
program. Finally, the way of improving program effectiveness was found
out. A model of developmental stimulation by applying the concept of
Snoezelen technique for caregivers of preschool autistic children can
increase understanding of natural individual child by caregivers. This
understanding led to child development progression, adjust surroundings or occupational performances with autistic children, and encourage the
empowerment of caregiver needs by supporting system and continuity of services. Further study might consider the cost-effectiveness and efficiency
of the program for parents and caregivers of preschool autistic children
before implementing in the real situation.
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