Perspectives of children with Down syndrome and their parents of early intervention
services
There is little information of an in-depth and qualitative nature on the perceptions
of children and their parents involved in early intervention programmes.
This study will explore the feelings and experiences of parents in-depth and develop
ways to gather the children's views. As well as making an important contribution
to the literature in this area, this study will provide a basis for further work.
Investigators
Partners and advisors
Location
Study results will be published in peer-reviewed scientific publications. Practice
implications will be published in periodicals for families and professionals, including
Down Syndrome Research and Practice
and incorporated into freely available Down Syndrome Topics
advice and information summaries and Down Syndrome Issues
and Information books. Open Access articles and summaries will be provided
for reproduction in the newsletters and journals of associations, support groups
and professional societies. The study results will also be shared through the charity's
training courses and its contributions to conferences in the UK and worldwide.
- Increased knowledge of parents' and families' needs regarding early intervention
services
- Improved partnership working between families and practitioners in Early Intervention
We are seeking funds for this project.
If you would like to support this work, please visit our giving site for details
of how you can help or contact giving@downsed.org.