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The Hanen Parent Programme: a parent's perspective.
J Baxendale1, J Frankham, A Hesketh
1University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester. janetbax@yahoo.co.uk
Summary
This study compared the Hanen Parent Programme (HPP) to clinic-based therapy for inner-city UK families. Parent perceptions differed significantly based on the intervention type received.
Area of Science:
- Child development
- Speech and language therapy
- Parenting interventions
Background:
- The Hanen Parent Programme (HPP) is a widely used intervention for parents of children with communication difficulties.
- Previous research on HPP effectiveness has primarily focused on North American populations.
- There is a need to evaluate HPP's suitability and effectiveness in diverse cultural and socioeconomic contexts, such as inner-city UK settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the viability, effectiveness, and suitability of the Hanen Parent Programme (HPP) for an inner-city UK population.
- To compare parent experiences and perceptions of HPP with those of clinic-based, direct intervention.
- To explore the clinical implications of differing parent experiences with various therapy modalities.
Main Methods:
- A research project was conducted by Salford Community Healthcare Trust, funded by the NHS Executive North West Region.
- The study involved comparing the Hanen Parent Programme (HPP) with clinic-based, direct intervention.
- A key component included exploring parents' perceptions and experiences of the therapy received.
Main Results:
- Marked differences were identified in parents' experiences and perceptions based on the type of intervention received.
- The study highlighted variations in how parents perceived the effectiveness and suitability of HPP versus clinic-based therapy.
- Parental feedback provided valuable insights into the nuances of different therapeutic approaches in an inner-city context.
Conclusions:
- The Hanen Parent Programme (HPP) demonstrates varying degrees of effectiveness and suitability for inner-city UK populations compared to traditional clinic-based interventions.
- Parental perceptions are significantly influenced by the delivery method of speech and language therapy.
- Findings underscore the importance of considering parent experiences and contextual factors when implementing and evaluating early intervention programs for children's communication development.