TY - JOUR
T1 - Interventions provided by parents for children with intellectual disabilities in low and middle income countries
AU - Einfeld, Stewart L.
AU - Stancliffe, Roger J.
AU - Gray, Kylie M.
AU - Sofronoff, Kate
AU - Rice, Lauren
AU - Emerson, Eric
AU - Yasamy, M. T.
PY - 2012/3
Y1 - 2012/3
N2 - Background In low- and middle-income (LAMI) countries, there is a lack of well-trained therapists to provide specialist interventions for children with intellectual disabilities and their families. We sought to identify strategies deliverable by families or non-specialist workers. Materials and Methods After searches of appropriate scientific databases, we applied GRADE methodology to rate the quality of evidence for these interventions. Results We identified small-scale interventions trialled in LAMI countries with limited evidence of effectiveness in supporting development, adaptive behaviour and/or community participation. In high-income countries, the Stepping Stones Triple P program for adaptive behaviour and the Portage program for child development have the most extensive evidence base and may be applicable in LAMI countries. Conclusions There is reason to hope that, when combined with community development strategies, the welfare of children with intellectual disabilities in LAMI countries can be advanced within those countries' economic means.
AB - Background In low- and middle-income (LAMI) countries, there is a lack of well-trained therapists to provide specialist interventions for children with intellectual disabilities and their families. We sought to identify strategies deliverable by families or non-specialist workers. Materials and Methods After searches of appropriate scientific databases, we applied GRADE methodology to rate the quality of evidence for these interventions. Results We identified small-scale interventions trialled in LAMI countries with limited evidence of effectiveness in supporting development, adaptive behaviour and/or community participation. In high-income countries, the Stepping Stones Triple P program for adaptive behaviour and the Portage program for child development have the most extensive evidence base and may be applicable in LAMI countries. Conclusions There is reason to hope that, when combined with community development strategies, the welfare of children with intellectual disabilities in LAMI countries can be advanced within those countries' economic means.
KW - Intellectual disability
KW - Low- and middle-income countries
KW - Parent interventions
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U2 - 10.1111/j.1468-3148.2011.00678.x
DO - 10.1111/j.1468-3148.2011.00678.x
M3 - Article
C2 - 22473965
AN - SCOPUS:84856944579
SN - 1360-2322
VL - 25
SP - 135
EP - 142
JO - Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities
JF - Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities
IS - 2
ER -