Abstract
Recently, the implementation of parent training programs for parents of children with developmental disabilities in community institutions, such as developmental consultation centers and health centers, has been increasing. It is necessary to implement a shortened version of parent training sessions, and to conduct an analysis of attendance and dropout rates during the dissemination of the training. Therefore, this study developed and implemented a shortened version, consisting of seven parent training sessions at a community institution, and analyzed its effectiveness and impact on attendance. The participants included 30 mothers of elementary school children. Twenty parents had an attendance rate of 70% or higher and showed improvements in coping skills, depression, and nurturing stress; while the participant children showed improvement in hyperactivity/impulsivity and family-related quality of life. The results indicated a similar impact as that of the standard version of the training program. In addition, information about future jobs may have led to a decrease in pessimism among parents. From the analysis of the initial comment, correlation between the attendance rate and mindsets of the parents is indicated; individual consultations may be appropriate for parents with low attendance rates. In the future, it is necessary to check the progress of individual consultations for parents with low attendance rates and to follow up after the parent training programs to compare the results from before and after program implementation.
