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Randomized Controlled Trial
. 2023 Aug 1;61(4):307-325.
doi: 10.1352/1934-9556-61.4.307.

Feasibility and Acceptability of Spanish-Language Parenting Interventions for Young Children With Developmental Delays

Jonathan Safer-Lichtenstein  1 , Laura Lee McIntyre  1 , Geovanna Rodriguez  1 , Douglas Gomez  1 , Stephanie Puerta  2 , Cameron L Neece  2
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Randomized Controlled Trial

Feasibility and Acceptability of Spanish-Language Parenting Interventions for Young Children With Developmental Delays

Jonathan Safer-Lichtenstein et al. Intellect Dev Disabil. .

Abstract

Hispanic/Latinx parents of children with developmental delays/disabilities (DD) face disparities in service access and research participation. In the present study, 60 Spanish-speaking caregivers of young children with DD participated in randomly assigned stress reduction interventions (psychoeducation/support groups or Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction [MBSR]), followed by behavioral parent training (BPT). Caregiver attendance and satisfaction ratings were measured, and focus groups gathered additional information on caregivers' takeaways from the interventions. Caregivers demonstrated high satisfaction across interventions, with slightly greater preference for psychoeducation/support groups, and qualitative data indicated that the relevance of the information and style of delivery may be responsible. Researchers and clinicians may attain greater engagement with this population by focusing on intervention services that include psychoeducation and peer support elements.

Keywords: Hispanic/Latinx; Spanish; behavioral parent training; developmental delay; stress reduction.

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Figure 1
Figure 1. CONSORT Diagram of Participant Inclusion Within the Spanish Cohort
Note. ASD = autism spectrum disorder; DD = developmental delays/disabilities; BPT-E = behavioral parent training combined with psychoeducation/support; BPT-M = behavioral parent training combined with Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR).
Figure 2
Figure 2. Spanish Cohort Caregiver Attendance by Intervention Session
Note. MBSR = Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction; BPT = behavioral parent training; BPT-E = behavioral parent training combined with psychoeducation/support; BPT-M = behavioral parent training combined with Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR).
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