Competencies and preferences of online psycho-education for caregivers of transition-aged autistic youth
| Autor: | Sarah L. Curtiss, Jina Chun, Gloria K. Lee, Hung Jen Kuo |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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Medical education
Health (social science) Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Online learning media_common.quotation_subject Transition (fiction) 05 social sciences Rehabilitation medicine.disease Computer Science Applications 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Originality 030225 pediatrics Management of Technology and Innovation Psycho education medicine Autism 0501 psychology and cognitive sciences Psychology Autistic youth Independent living 050104 developmental & child psychology media_common |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Enabling Technologies. 15:268-280 |
| ISSN: | 2398-6263 |
| DOI: | 10.1108/jet-03-2021-0014 |
| Popis: | PurposeThe need for more accessible services is apparent and has become more urgent due to the pandemic, COVID-19. While online psycho-education exists, its feasibility is rarely tested. This study explored the online learning experiences and technology competencies of caregivers of transition-aged autistic youth. Their preferred online transition-related training topics were also explored.Design/methodology/approachA quantitative survey was developed based on the review of related literature. The survey was distributed to caregivers of autistic children in the USA.FindingsResults showed that these caregivers are open to online learning (84%) while preferring asynchronous (74.6%) over synchronous mode (12%). The highest-rated topics include life/independent living skills, employment and social and community involvement.Originality/valueThis paper presented valuable information for researchers and educators who are interested in developing online learning programs for the caregivers of autistic children. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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