“This research highlights the benefits of a 10-week online parenting course, the ‘’, to improve emotional well-being and strengthen family relationships among deaf children and their families.
The ‘’ was developed by The Centre for Emotional Health (formerly known as Family Links), and adapted and delivered by Auditory Verbal UK () to families with deaf children. The research was led by Amy Spicer (Family Support Manager, AVUK) and funded by the National Deaf Children’s Society.
Key findingsÂ
- The programme reached 37 parents/ caregivers of deaf children aged between 2 to 12 years old.
- Nearly half (46%) of parents noticed an improvement in their child’s behaviour (e.g., showing empathy, helping others)
- Just over two thirds (68%) saw a reduction in their child’s emotional and behavioural difficulties
- The majority (90%) of parents reported improved mental wellbeing
- Overall, parents found the programme very helpful and felt more confident in their parenting skills
More information about the research can be found  You can read the Ìý³ó±ð°ù±ð. “
