https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/cdmh/issue/feed 2026-01-21T10:25:59+07:00 Dr. Samai Sirithongthaworn cdmhjournalricd2015@gmail.com Open Journal Systems <p> </p> <p> The main aim of the journal is to encourage scholars, health providers, and child development and Mental health specialists to publish scholarly articles that include original and review articles, case studies, case reports, miscellany and systemic reviews related to mental health and development across the lifespan. The Journal is published twice a year in <strong>January - June, and July - December</strong> by Rajanagarindra Institute of Child Development, Department of Mental Health, Ministry of Public Health, Thailand. This journal is the peer-reviewed journal.</p> <p> International Journal of Child Development and Mental Health is an Open Access Journal, and all articles are immediately and permanently free for everyone to read and download upon publication. <strong>Print ISSN: 2286 - 7481, E-ISSN: 2586-887X</strong></p> https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/cdmh/article/view/283550 2025-12-16T12:16:57+07:00 Anchalee Aeamsee anchalee.ae@kkumail.com Prapatson Phetsawat Noudeeyui@gmail.com Rawissada Hiranphattarapakul Noudeeyui@gmail.com

<p>This quasi-experimental study aimed to examine the effectiveness of the Smart Love, Smart Parenting: 7- Days Parenting Program on parents’ positive parenting behaviors, holistic intelligence, and emotional intelligence among school-aged children in Roi Et Province. Participants consisted of 84 parent–child pairs, divided into an experimental group (42 pairs) and a comparison group (42 pairs) using simple random sampling. Research instruments included questionnaires assessing parents’ positive parenting behaviors, holistic intelligence, and children’s emotional intelligence. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and independent t-tests performed with the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), version 30. Baseline characteristics of participants in both groups were comparable. The results indicated that parents in the experimental group demonstrated significantly higher mean scores in positive parenting behaviors compared with those in the comparison group (p &lt; 0.001). In addition, school-aged children in the experimental group showed significantly greater improvements in holistic intelligence and emotional intelligence than those in the comparison group (p &lt; 0.001). These findings suggest that the Smart Love, Smart Parenting:7- Days Parenting Program is effective in promoting positive parenting practices and enhancing holistic and emotional development among school-aged children. The program may serve as a practical intervention model for strengthening child development in areas with identified emotional intelligence needs.</p>

2026-03-26T00:00:00+07:00 Copyright (c) 2026 International Journal of Child Development and Mental Health https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/cdmh/article/view/283271 2025-11-21T09:40:43+07:00 Tamara Sumalrot prapa.mai@mahidol.ac.th Prapa Maisook prapa.mai@mahidol.edu Koonthaleeporn Srijun prapa.mai@mahidol.ac.th Thanayot Sumalrot prapa.mai@mahidol.ac.th Kaewta Nopmaneejumruslers prapa.mai@mahidol.ac.th

<p>This study examines the Thai Home-based Autism Intervention (THAI) model, a parent-mediated, play-based approach designed to shift the paradigm from a medical model to a family-centered framework, addressing systemic inequities in early ASD care. This was a quasi-experimental pilot study conducted over six months in five provincial hospitals. Forty-six caregiver-child pairs participated in the intervention, which included biweekly in-clinic I-CARE skills coaching (Interaction, Comfort, Adapt, Respond, Encouragement), parent support groups, and home-based activities. Outcomes were assessed using the Functional Emotional Assessment Scale (FEAS), I-CARE Assessment, and Parenting Stress Index-Short Form (PSI-SF). Parent-child interaction improved significantly (I-CARE scores increased from 12.69 ± 5.08 to 16.60 ± 6.45, <em>p</em> &lt; .001), as did children’s social-emotional development (FEAS scores increased from 28.67 ± 9.34 to 35.31 ± 9.21, <em>p</em> &lt; .001). Parental stress decreased significantly (PSI-SF scores from 94.89 ± 13.40 to 85.09 ± 12.43, <em>p</em> &lt; .001). Provinces with fewer resources showed the greatest improvements, particularly among children under three years old. The THAI model represents a paradigm shift in early ASD intervention by decentralizing care to families and communities, empowering caregivers, and addressing disparities in access. This scalable, culturally adapted approach holds promise for reducing health inequalities in LMICs.</p>

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