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Caregivers' insights into supporting their late talkers using a Hanen® parent program
Sarah Bartlett1, Sharynne McLeod1
1Charles Sturt University, Australia.
International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology
|January 2, 2025
Summary
Caregiver engagement in the Target Word™ program for late talkers varied. Speech-language pathologists can enhance engagement by supporting caregivers through distinct program phases, fostering empowerment for child language development.
Area of Science:
- Child language development
- Parental engagement in early intervention
Background:
- Late talking affects children aged 18-36 months.
- Parental involvement is crucial for early intervention success.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore caregiver experiences and engagement in the Target Word™ Hanen® program.
- To understand caregiver roles and influences during the intervention.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative interpretative description methodology.
- Focus groups with five caregivers who completed Target Word™.
- Reflexive thematic analysis of focus group transcripts.
Main Results:
- Two themes emerged: caregiver roles supporting speech-language pathologists and factors influencing engagement.
- Caregiver roles evolved through program phases: beginning (clarifying expectations), middle (linking behavior to outcomes), and final (empowerment).
- Engagement influenced by individual needs, active learning, and environmental factors.
Conclusions:
- Caregivers have unique engagement journeys in the Target Word™ program.
- Speech-language pathologists can actively facilitate engagement across program phases.
- Facilitating engagement empowers caregivers to support their children's language growth.
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