Abstract
Purpose: This study explores the interrelationship of speech, language, and literacy development, parent-child connectedness, and children’s mental health when viewed as social determinants of health, specifically among families of children with developmental disabilities. Through interprofessional collaboration, researchers aim to identify effective strategies that parents can use to enhance their children’s communication skills and emotional well-being.
Methods: A mixed methods design was employed, involving a post-workshop survey completed by five mothers. The quantitative component included Likert scale items to measure satisfaction with social support. We also evaluated satisfaction with the workshop. The qualitative component comprised open-ended questions about newly learned tools or strategies for supporting connectedness and language development. Descriptive statistics summarized the quantitative data, while thematic analysis was used to identify common themes in the qualitative responses.
Results: Quantitative findings highlighted social support as a social determinant of health. They also showed parents' high satisfaction with the workshop, with all participants reporting either “Satisfied” or “Very Satisfied.” Further, Qualitative analysis revealed parents' newly learned strategies to support connectedness, speech, language, and literacy development with their children. These strategies highlighted the practical applications of the workshop content in enhancing parent-child interactions and supporting language development.
Conclusion: The study underscores the effectiveness of interprofessional collaboration in providing valuable strategies for parents of children with developmental disabilities. By integrating quantitative satisfaction ratings with qualitative feedback, the research offers an in-depth understanding of how targeted interventions can improve parent-child connectedness and support speech, language, and literacy development.
Recommended Citation
Duyile, B. E., Becker, R., Papas, K., & Pamphile, S. (2025). Promoting Parent-Child Connectedness: Insights from a Parent Education Training. Journal of Interprofessional Practice and Collaboration, 5(2). Retrieved from https://repository.ulm.edu/ojihp/vol5/iss2/9
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