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Helping parents to understand and support their children with autism through parent training in south east Europe: the ‘ESIPP’ project

Preece, D., Stošić, J., Symeou, L., Troshanska, J., Mavrou, K., Theodorou, E., Frey Škrinjar , J., Fortuna, R., Capper, A., Bramble, P., Charalambous Darden, N., Gerolemeou, S., Winstanley, A., Hardcastle, J., Blazevic, S., Ruzic, A., Baranger, A. and Fernandez, C. (2016) Helping parents to understand and support their children with autism through parent training in south east Europe: the ‘ESIPP’ project. In: Goncalves-Mendes, E. (ed.) Proceedings of VII Brazilian Congress on Special Education. Sao Carlos, Brazil: Federal University of Sao Carlos.

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Abstract:
Autism is a lifelong condition which can have a significant impact not only upon the individual with autism, but also parents, siblings and the wider family. Parent training has been shown to be an important source of social support to families, helping them adjust to the reality of living with autism, and improving outcomes and quality of life for family members. However, such training is not universally available, and nor may existing models of parent education be universally appropriate. This paper discusses the activity undertaken to date (November 2016) in the Equity and Social inclusion through Positive Parenting (ESIPP) project. This is a partnership of academics, professionals and parents, funded by the European Union, working to develop and evaluate the impact of providing such training in Croatia, Cyprus and the Former Yugoslav Republic (FYR) of Macedonia. The paper reviews the literature regarding parent training, highlighting key benefits and barriers. It then moves on to introduce the ESIPP project, outlining key aspects of the project – the identification of the core curriculum, the parent training courses and the evaluation process – and summarising what we have learned in developing and providing training across cultures.
Uncontrolled Keywords:
Parent training, autism, international
Subjects:
H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology > HV697 Protection, assistance and relief > HV699 Families
L Education > LC Special aspects of Education > LC3950 Exceptional children and youth. Special education > LC4801 Emotional and behavioral disorders
R Medicine > RJ Pediatrics > RJ499 Mental disorders. Child psychiatry > RJ506.A9 Autism
Creators:
Preece, D., Stošić, J., Symeou, L., Troshanska, J., Mavrou, K., Theodorou, E., Frey Škrinjar , J., Fortuna, R., Capper, A., Bramble, P., Charalambous Darden, N., Gerolemeou, S., Winstanley, A., Hardcastle, J., Blazevic, S., Ruzic, A., Baranger, A. and Fernandez, C.
Editors:
Goncalves-Mendes, E.
Grant Reference Number:
2015-1-UK01-KA204-013397
Projects:
Equity and Social Inclusion through Positive Parenting
Publisher:
Federal University of Sao Carlos
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Centre for Special Needs Education and Research
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Centre for Education and Research
Research Centres > Centre for Education and Research
Date:
3 November 2016
Date Type:
Publication
Title of Book:
Proceedings of VII Brazilian Congress on Special Education
Event Title:
VII Brazilian Congress on Special Education
Event Dates:
01-04 November 2016
Place of Publication:
Sao Carlos, Brazil
Event Location:
Federal University of Sao Carlos, Brazil
Event Type:
Conference
Language:
English
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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