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Interventions Provided by Parents for Children with Intellectual Disabilities in Low and Middle Income Countries
Author(s) -
Einfeld Stewart L.,
Stancliffe Roger J.,
Gray Kylie M.,
Sofronoff Kate,
Rice Lauren,
Emerson Eric,
Yasamy M. T.
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.056
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1468-3148
pISSN - 1360-2322
DOI - 10.1111/j.1468-3148.2011.00678.x
Subject(s) - psychological intervention , psychology , low and middle income countries , intellectual disability , developmental psychology , demographic economics , economics , economic growth , developing country , psychiatry
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.