Browsing by Author "Fikiru Bedasa"

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    The Experience of Parents of Children with Communication Difficulties who are Receiving Speech and Language Therapy at Yekatit 12 Hospital Medical College
    (Addis Ababa University, 2024-07) Fikiru Bedasa; Yirgashewa Bekele (PhD)
    Background Communication difficulties involving speech and language disorders can significantly impact an individual's ability to effectively communicate. Fortunately, speech and language therapy offers effective solutions to help improve communication and language skills. Parental involvement plays a crucial role in supporting children with communication difficulties by working collaboratively with speech therapists to create tailored treatment plans, provide necessary supports and accommodations in the therapy process. Objective This study aimed to explore the experiences of parents whose children were receiving speech and language services at Yekatit 12 Hospital Medical College. Methods Applying a qualitative phenomenological design, the research involved interviews and observations to collect data from ten parents of children with communication challenges. Results The study highlighted the emotional impact on families as they navigated the journey of recognizing their children's communication difficulties and challenges that parents faced, including scheduling conflicts, managing children's negative reactions during therapy, and consistently applying therapeutic strategies at home. The study also depicted effective strategies employed by parents, such as open communication and close collaborations, adapting therapy techniques, integrating play and everyday activities into therapy, respecting cultural values, and promoting positive outcomes. The identified parental efforts were aimed at helping their children develop effective communication skills, gain confidence in social and academic contexts, and foster their growth into independent individuals. Conclusion The study underscored the role of engaged and supportive parents in navigating emotions, overcoming challenges, and employing effective strategies to facilitate the success of speech and language therapy for their children with communication difficulties, ultimately helping them develop essential communication skills. Recommendations Speech therapy services should strive to actively engage parents, encouraging them to seek professional help and specialized therapy services for their children's communication challenges to maximize the benefits of speech therapy interventions for their children. Keywords: Communication difficulty, Speech and language therapy, Parental experience, collaboration, speech therapist, parental aspiration
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    The Role of Parents of Children with Developmental Disability for the Effectiveness of Center-Based Rehabilitation Services: The Case of Addis Guzo Centre
    (Addis Ababa University, 2023-07) Fikiru Bedasa; Abebe Yehulawork (PhD)
    Rehabilitation services for children with developmental disability determine the interventions chosen by a multidisciplinary team with involvement of parents. Most of the needs for rehabilitation go unfulfilled in countries with low and moderate incomes, and more than half of those who need rehabilitation treatments do not receive them in Ethiopia. The purpose of the study was to examine the role of parents of children with developmental for the effectiveness of center-based rehabilitation services. Qualitative approach was applied a phenomenological design to conduct the study. The study was conducted at Addis Guzo Center wich wich is located in Addis Ababa, Lideta Su-city. Observation, interviews and document analysis were used to collect data. Fourteen parents of children with developmental disability were purposively selected as the study participants. The data was analyzed by categorizing the data into four thematic areas. The study findings showed that parents were not initially aware of their responsibilities and roles in providing rehabilitation services; however, the professional support and awareness-raising services that the professionals of the center provided for them encouraged their active involvement. Additionally, the study findings identified that rehabilitation services play critical roles in supporting children with developmental disability, and the involvements of parents in the process of rehabilitating children with developmental disability contributes to holistic progress of a child including improvements in their day to day activities, social inclusion, and advocate their fundamental rights. Rehabilitation centers should involve parents in providing rehabilitation services for children with developmental disabilities to assure expected outcomes. Keywords: Institution-based rehabilitation, Inter-Professional Collaboration, developmental disability, Rehabilitation, intervention, Parental role