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Development and evaluation of an augmentative and alternative communication training for caregivers of young children in a low-income rural context of South Africa
Thesis (PhD (Augmentative and Alternative Communication))--University of Pretoria, 2022.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/89047 Development and evaluation of an augmentative and alternative communication training for caregivers of young children in a low-income rural context of South Africa Tonsing, Kerstin Monika vuledzani.madima@yahoo.com Bornman, Juan, 1968- Ndanganeni, Vuledzani Princess UCTD Aided language input Augmented language output Caregiver training Complex communication needs Cultural stakeholder Social validity Thesis (PhD (Augmentative and Alternative Communication))--University of Pretoria, 2022. This study employed an exploratory sequential mixed method design to develop and evaluate a programme aimed at training Vhavenda caregivers of children living in low-income contexts to implement augmentative and alternative communication strategies with their children aged 2-6 years living with complex communication needs. In the exploratory phase, a scoping review of the literature as well as interviews with cultural stakeholders generated data that informed program design undertaken during the development phase. The development phase also comprised an expert review and pilot study to further refine the programme. The evaluation phase entailed testing the effects of the programme on three caregiver and two child variables by means of a single case multiple probe design across three caregiver-child dyads. The social validity of the programme was also evaluated. Medium to strong effects of the intervention on the five variables were established but were not maintained three weeks post intervention. Social validity of the programme was found to be high. The caregivers were able to implement the strategies taught during the guided practice phase, attesting to the effectiveness of the intervention. The fact that skills were not maintained post intervention may point to a need for a longer period of support in order to firmly establish the behaviours National institute for Humanities and Social Sciences Centre for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (CAAC) PhD (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) Unrestricted 2023-02-01T11:14:16Z 2023-02-01T11:14:16Z 2023-04 2022 Thesis Ndanganeni,VP 2022, Development and evaluation of an augmentative and alternative communication training for caregivers of young children in a low-income rural context of South Africa A2023 https://repository.up.ac.za/handle/2263/89047 10.25403/UPresearchdata.21977714 en © 2022 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | UCTD Aided language input Augmented language output Caregiver training Complex communication needs Cultural stakeholder Social validity Development and evaluation of an augmentative and alternative communication training for caregivers of young children in a low-income rural context of South Africa |
| title | Development and evaluation of an augmentative and alternative communication training for caregivers of young children in a low-income rural context of South Africa |
| title_full | Development and evaluation of an augmentative and alternative communication training for caregivers of young children in a low-income rural context of South Africa |
| title_fullStr | Development and evaluation of an augmentative and alternative communication training for caregivers of young children in a low-income rural context of South Africa |
| title_full_unstemmed | Development and evaluation of an augmentative and alternative communication training for caregivers of young children in a low-income rural context of South Africa |
| title_short | Development and evaluation of an augmentative and alternative communication training for caregivers of young children in a low-income rural context of South Africa |
| title_sort | development and evaluation of an augmentative and alternative communication training for caregivers of young children in a low income rural context of south africa |
| topic | UCTD Aided language input Augmented language output Caregiver training Complex communication needs Cultural stakeholder Social validity |
| url | https://repository.up.ac.za/handle/2263/89047 |