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Autism and Family Interventions Through Technology: A Description of a Web-Based Tool to Educate Fathers of Children with Autism
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Author(s): Richard E. Ferdig (Kent State University, USA), Hilary G. Amberg (University of Florida, USA), Jennifer H. Elder (University of Florida, USA), Susan A. Donaldson (University of Florida, USA), Gregory Valcante (University of Florida, USA)and Roxanna Bendixen (University of Florida, USA)
Copyright: 2010
Pages: 16
Source title:
Web-Based Education: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-61520-963-7.ch075
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Abstract
Most research on family interventions of children withautism has focused on the role of the mother, and little is known about the effects of training fathers. Through a series of National Institutes of Health–funded studies we have demonstrated treatment success by focusing onfathers who are trained at home. Although our research has been successful, this work introduces questions related to how best to train fathers when on-site, in-home training is not a viable option due to geographical distance or a variety of other logistical constraints. This article describes the development and initial use of an Internet-based tool to offer this training more broadly. We briefly describe past research as well as the need for the implementation of an Internet-based tool. We then describe the system, document early indicators of success,and discuss metrics we are using with our fathers. The article concludes with a discussion of future goals andresearch needs.
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