Kohinur Akter, Lead, Special Education, Brighter Life School
Autism schooling programs that are parent-centered or dependent learning have been shown to significantly improve the development of children with autism. These programs involve close collaboration between parents and educators, with a focus on developing a customized educational plan that meets the unique needs of each child.
One study published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders found that parent-implemented intervention programs had a significant positive impact on children’s social communication skills. The study involved 51 preschool-aged children with autism who were randomly assigned to either a parent-implemented intervention group or a control group that received standard care. The parent-implemented intervention group received weekly training sessions to teach parents how to implement a structured intervention program with their child at home. The intervention focused on improving children’s social communication skills through play-based activities.
After six months of intervention, children in the parent-implemented group showed significant improvements in their social communication skills compared to the control group. Specifically, they demonstrated greater use of eye contact, gestures, and vocalizations during play, and showed increased engagement in social interactions. The study concluded that parent-implemented intervention programs can be an effective way to improve the social communication skills of young children with autism.
Another study published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders found that a parent-led behavioral intervention program led to significant improvements in the communication and social interaction skills of children with autism. The study involved 60 children with autism who received either a parent-led intervention program or a standard care program. The parent-led intervention program involved weekly training sessions for parents to learn how to implement a structured behavioral intervention program with their child at home.
After six months of intervention, children in the parent-led group showed significant improvements in their communication and social interaction skills compared to the standard care group. The study concluded that parent-led intervention programs can be an effective way to improve the communication and social interaction skills of children with autism.
In summary, parent-centered or dependent learning autism schooling programs have been shown to significantly improve the development of children with autism. These programs involve close collaboration between parents and educators to develop a customized educational plan that meets the unique needs of each child. Studies have demonstrated that these programs can lead to significant improvements in social communication, behavioral, and social interaction skills of children with autism.
Reference:
Kasari, C., Gulsrud, A., Freeman, S., Paparella, T., & Hellemann, G. (2012). Longitudinal follow-up of children with autism receiving targeted interventions on joint attention and play. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 42(10), 2109-2119.
Dawson, G., Rogers, S., Munson, J., Smith, M., Winter, J., Greenson, J., & Varley, J. (2010). Randomized, controlled trial of an intervention for toddlers with autism: the Early Start Denver Model. Pediatrics, 125(1), e17-e23.