An exploratory study of the implementation of early intervention workshops for primary caregivers in Johannesburg

• DOI: 10.7106/sajch.2016.v10i1.1057
• Publication Date: 2016-03-29
• Authors: S Medhurst; Shabnam Abdoola; Lindsay R. Duncan
• Keywords: Thematic Analysis; Economic shortage; Exploratory research

Background. If primary caregivers are able to stimulate their children’s development effectively, then the prevalence of children at risk cognitive and language developmental delays could decrease shortage available services for identified be addressed, as hopefully fewer would require extensive early intervention (EI) later on in life. Objective. To develop implement an EI workshop with how provide stimulation through daily living activities (DLAs). Methods. Two workshops were conducted two daycare centres, focusing stimulation, aged between 0 3 years. A pre-workshop, semi-structured group interview was gain insight into participants’ knowledge expectations. This followed a post-workshop, feedback participants carry over techniques order DLAs. The data analysed using thematic analysis. Results. It found that although demonstrated basic understanding concept EI, improved workshop. reported they gained from noticed change behaviour communication within space 1 week. also ease stimulating DLAs no additional time had scheduled stimulation. Conclusion. have potential target populations regardless socioeconomic status, cultural beliefs, linguistic differences, access medical institutions.