ERIC Number: EJ1422724
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
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ISSN: ISSN-2047-3869
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Examining the Perceptions of Needs, Services and Abilities of Czech and North Macedonian Caregivers of Children with Autism and Trainers
Sheri Kingsdorf; Karel Pancocha; Jasmina Troshanska; Teuta Ramadani Rasimi
International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, v70 n3 p479-492 2024
Effective practices for supporting families with autistic children ensure a match between their needs and the expectations and competencies of the clinician. Applied behavior analysis (ABA) services are a common provision for serving autistic individuals. However, in regions where ABA is in its infancy, like the Czech Republic and North Macedonia, culturally relevant resources, regulations for practice, and standardized coursework are missing. In their absence, it is necessary to investigate the degree to which practitioners in the regions are meeting the behavioral needs of families. Assessing this match can set the stage for establishing more stable and effective services in the areas, as well as neighboring countries with similar historical foundations. Therefore, a survey was conducted to examine the perceptions of caregivers and trainers (those who self-identified as providing support to families with autistic children). A total of 233 caregivers and 204 trainers participated. Analysis of the survey responses verified the lack of behavioral knowledge on the part of the trainers, the apparent lack of access to ABA services for families in both regions, a potential misalignment between family needs and training targets, and the disparities between the two countries. The information evaluated here can be used to guide preservice training, dissemination efforts, and regulations surrounding behavioral practices.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Caregivers, Needs, Children, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Family Needs, Behavior Problems, Caregiver Attitudes, Trainers, Attitudes, Knowledge Level, Access to Health Care, Applied Behavior Analysis, Parent Attitudes
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Macedonia; Czech Republic
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