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Amber Walz1, Mian Wang1, Julie Bianchini1
1Department of Education, Special Education, Disabilities, and Risk Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA, USA.
Parental involvement in behavioral therapy for children with disabilities is crucial but often lacking due to barriers. Addressing communication, professional expertise, and service availability can strengthen family-professional partnerships for better outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral therapy
- Child psychology
- Family studies
Background:
- Behavioral therapy is effective for children with disabilities.
- Family participation in these programs is often insufficient.
- Barriers to parent education and partnerships can negatively impact outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify parental perceptions of barriers to behavioral parent education and training.
- To gather suggestions for enhancing family-professional partnerships.
- To inform strategies for improving service delivery and outcomes.
Main Methods:
- A survey measure was used to collect quantitative and qualitative data.
- Parental perceptions of barriers were analyzed.
- Suggestions for strengthening partnerships were examined.
Main Results:
- Key themes identified include the need for open communication.
- The importance of professional training and experience was highlighted.
- Service availability emerged as a significant factor.
Conclusions:
- Understanding barriers is essential for providers to better serve families.
- Addressing identified barriers can lead to stronger family-professional partnerships.
- Improved partnerships can enhance outcomes for children with disabilities and their families.
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