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Evaluation of a Home-based Parenting Support Program - Parenting Young Children - for Parents With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities When There is a Risk for Neglect
Led by Örebro University, Sweden · Updated on 2025-08-14
60
Participants Needed
5
Research Sites
13 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
Ö
Örebro University, Sweden
Lead Sponsor
L
Linkoeping University
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the Parenting Young Children (PYC) program, a home-based parenting support designed for parents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) who face risks of child neglect. The study aims to provide evidence about PYC's effectiveness in improving parenting skills, parental self-confidence, and children's wellbeing. This non-randomized comparative study includes quantitative, process, and qualitative evaluations involving parents and children. The study compares two groups: one receiving the PYC program and another receiving treatment as usual (TAU) from social services. PYC includes weekly one-hour sessions over at least six months, focusing on parent-child interaction and child care skills with tailored checklists and teaching materials. TAU involves various social service interventions such as counseling, practical support, skills training, and compensatory strategies, delivered in different settings. Participants will be assessed before and after the intervention and followed up six months later. Researchers will measure changes in parenting skills using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure, parental self-efficacy, and children's wellbeing through questionnaires. Interviews will explore experiences of parents and children in the PYC group. The total study duration includes intervention and follow-up periods, ensuring careful monitoring of outcomes and family perspectives.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Evaluation of a Home-based Parenting Support Program: Parenting Young Children
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Parents with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including intellectual disability, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder
- Parents must have children aged 0 to 9 years living at home
- Parents must be assessed by social services as needing tailored parenting support
You will not qualify if you...
- Ongoing substance abuse
- Mental illness that may affect participation in parenting training
- Ongoing child abuse in the household
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - At least 3 to 6 months
Participants receive weekly, one-hour home-based coaching sessions focusing on parenting skills and child care safety over a period of at least six months.
Weekly visits for at least 3 to 6 months
Duration - Up to 9 to 12 months post-intervention
Participants are assessed to measure changes in parenting performance and satisfaction after the intervention ends.
1 to 2 visits depending on follow-up schedule
Trial Site Locations
Total: 5 locations
1
Social Welfare Office
Enköping, Sweden, 749 35
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2
Social Welfare Office
Jönköping, Sweden, 551 89
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3
Social Welfare Office
Motala, Sweden, 591 86
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4
Social Welfare Office
Tierp, Sweden, 815 80
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5
Social Welfare Office
Uppsala, Sweden, 751 40
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Research Team
T
Tommie Forslund, PhD
B
Birgitta Wennberg, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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