Families' Perspectives on Promoting Foundations of Self-Determination Skills for Taiwanese Young Children With Special Needs

• In Event: 52.083 - Roundtable Session 19
  In Roundtable Session: 52.083-16 - Parents' Perspectives Around Early Childhood Family Education and Special Education Programs

Abstract

The purpose of this survey study was to gather general information about Taiwanese families’ perspectives on promoting foundations of self-determination skills to young children with special needs. Data from 125 participants were gathered and analyzed. The findings suggested that Taiwanese families showed very positive attitudes toward promoting a foundation of self-determination for young children with special needs. Families’ income level and child’s severity of emotional/behavioral problems were two variables that were found to impact families’ views on their child’s foundational self-determination skills. Implications for future research and practice in supporting families to promote foundations of self-determination for young children with special needs will be discussed.

Author

• Szu-Yin Chu, National Tsing Hua University