Efficacy of Parent Training Programme in Rehabilitation and Education of Young Adults with Intellectual Disability in Haryana, India

Abstract

Persons with intellectual disability (ID) have right to live and to receive recognition. There is a strong need to strengthenthe social, emotional, physical, and personal support systems among the families of these ID people and the societyat large.

Aims: To assess the effectiveness of parent training programs for children with ID in enhancing the social-recreational-cultural activities.

Methods: Binet-Kamat Test of Intelligence and Quality of Life Scale for Persons with Disabilities was used. Analysisofcovariance (ANCOVA) was applied to measure the changes in pre-test and post-test scores obtained by the participantsinexperimental and waitlist-control group before and after the Parent Training Programme.

Results: Parent training programs for individuals with intellectual disability are a practical and important interventionforenhancing the quality of life of parents as well as persons with ID, especially in the area of rehabilitation and education.

Conclusion: Parent training is a highly effective way to support parents and caregivers of individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID). Research has consistently shown that parent training can lead to significant improvements in various areas,including: Improving behavioral management, Enhancing communication, Increasing adaptive skill, Better emotional regulation: Increasing confidence and empowerment.