A Culturally Grounded Autism Parent Training Program with Black Parents
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| Title: | A Culturally Grounded Autism Parent Training Program with Black Parents |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Kaiser, Kim, Villalobos, Michele E. (ORCID |
| Source: | Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice. Apr 2022 26(3):716-726. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: http://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 11 |
| Publication Date: | 2022 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Adult Education |
| Descriptors: | Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Parent Education, Culturally Relevant Education, African Americans, Community Programs, Program Effectiveness, Teamwork, Parent Attitudes, Empowerment, Advocacy, Social Support Groups |
| DOI: | 10.1177/13623613211073373 |
| ISSN: | 1362-3613 |
| Abstract: | Parent training (i.e. group-based supports and psychoeducation aimed at parent as primary agent of change) in Autism Spectrum Disorders (autism) is well-documented as an Evidence-Based Intervention designed to increase advocacy, knowledge, and empowerment. While research on Parent Training acknowledges the cultural limitations, the field lacks culturally grounded models. Furthermore, barriers in diagnosis, service acquisition, and inclusion of under-represented populations including Black families have been established; however, research programs have traditionally failed to include these families. This study aims to provide a first toward addressing the lack of inclusion. We describe the practice-based implementation of a culturally concordant Parent Training program (Spectrum of Care) developed by a community organization (the Color of Autism) as well as feedback from parents after the implementation process. The findings indicate that culturally grounded strategies could promote engagement and empowerment of Black families. There, however, is still a need for research that attends to parental mistrust and examines culturally grounded strategies more closely. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2022 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1333517 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | Parent training (i.e. group-based supports and psychoeducation aimed at parent as primary agent of change) in Autism Spectrum Disorders (autism) is well-documented as an Evidence-Based Intervention designed to increase advocacy, knowledge, and empowerment. While research on Parent Training acknowledges the cultural limitations, the field lacks culturally grounded models. Furthermore, barriers in diagnosis, service acquisition, and inclusion of under-represented populations including Black families have been established; however, research programs have traditionally failed to include these families. This study aims to provide a first toward addressing the lack of inclusion. We describe the practice-based implementation of a culturally concordant Parent Training program (Spectrum of Care) developed by a community organization (the Color of Autism) as well as feedback from parents after the implementation process. The findings indicate that culturally grounded strategies could promote engagement and empowerment of Black families. There, however, is still a need for research that attends to parental mistrust and examines culturally grounded strategies more closely. |
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| ISSN: | 1362-3613 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/13623613211073373 |
