Needs of Parents Regarding the Use of After School Day Services for Children with Intellectual Disabilities

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  • 知的障害のある子どもの放課後等デイサービス利用ニーズに関する研究――保護者に対するサービス利用実態と評価の調査から――
  • チテキ ショウガイ ノ アル コドモ ノ ホウカゴ トウ デイサービス リヨウ ニーズ ニ カンスル ケンキュウ : ホゴシャ ニ タイスル サービス リヨウ ジッタイ ト ヒョウカ ノ チョウサ カラ

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<p>In Japan, “after school day services” (ASDS) are expected to serve as supporting leisure activities for children with intellectual disabilities. In recent years, the number of ASDS has been increasing rapidly, but their quality has been declining. In addition, the needs of parents have been poorly organized. In this study, we surveyed the parents of children who use ASDS to research: (1) how they use the services, (2) their evaluation of the service content, and (3) what they consider important when selecting a service agent. The results indicated that, on average, children with intellectual disabilities used ASDS three to four days a week. In addition, the content and evaluation of these services differ depending on the degree of disability and grade level. However, suggestions are that many parents commonly seek a place where their children can grow. Therefore, they select an agent by placing importance on the professionalism and humanity of the staff. In the future, it will be necessary to establish a framework for sharing and organizing support services available in multiple agents.</p>

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