Examining the impact and implementation of the ENabling VISions And Growing Expectations (ENVISAGE) program in...

Area of Science:

• Parenting and Child Development
• Disability Studies
• Online Health Interventions

Background:

• Neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDD) present unique challenges for families.
• Parental well-being is crucial for child outcomes.
• Accessible support programs are needed for parents of children with NDD.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the online ENVISAGE program's effect on parents' self-perception, child perception, and family dynamics.
• To explore parents' lived experiences participating in the ENVISAGE program in Croatia.

Main Methods:

• A before-after discourse analysis study involving two semi-structured interviews per participant.
• Quantitative analysis of sentence sentiment (positive, neutral, negative) regarding self, child, and family.
• Qualitative analysis of perceived changes and program experiences.

Main Results:

• Significant positive changes were observed in parents' self-perception (8.8% increase in positive views).
• Qualitative data revealed multiple positive self-perceived impacts on parents' lives.
• All participants reported positive experiences and believed they benefited from the ENVISAGE program.

Conclusions:

• The ENVISAGE program positively influences parents' self-perception and other life areas.
• Online interventions can effectively support parents of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
• The program demonstrates a beneficial impact on parental well-being and family dynamics.