ArticleJournal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARID2022
Early positive approaches to support (E-PAtS): Qualitative experiences of a new support programme for family caregivers of young children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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- A service evaluation of Early Positive Approaches to Support (E-PAtS): Comparing online versus in-person group outcomes.BJPsych bulletin · 2026Article
- Patterns of Behavioral and Emotional Problems in Young Children With Developmental Disabilities: Cluster Analysis and Longitudinal Follow-Up.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2026Article
- Socio-Emotional Wellbeing in Parents of Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders: A Systematic Review.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Building parent/caregiver confidence and re-engaging in parent occupations: WeCare programme for parents/caregivers post developmental disability diagnosis.BMJ paediatrics open · 2025Article
- Exploring parent/caregiver perspectives post participation in WeCare programme for parents/caregivers post neurodevelopmental disability diagnosis.BMJ paediatrics open · 2025Article
- Parents' Emotional Journey Throughout Their Participation in a Well-Being Support Group Intervention.Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARID · 2025Article
- A Window into the Use of Post-diagnostic Services for Autism and Parents' Perspective on the Quality of Early Childhood Services Trajectory in a Canadian Province.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2025Article
- Early positive approaches to support for family carers of young children with developmental disabilities: adaptation and piloting in Quebec public services.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences · 2025Article
- Predictors of mental well-being among family caregivers of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities during COVID-19.BJPsych open · 2024Article
- Experiences of parents of children with rare neurogenetic conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic: an interpretative phenomenological analysis.BMC psychology · 2023Article
- Early positive approaches to support (E-PAtS): Qualitative experiences of a new support programme for family caregivers of young children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARID · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundEarly Positive Approaches to Support (E-PAtS) is a co-produced and co-facilitated group programme that aims to provide early years support to family caregivers of children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
methodThirty-five caregivers who had attended E-PAtS groups took part in individual interviews or focus groups. Caregiver experiences concerning attendance of E-PAtS were explored, in relation to process variables and perceived outcomes. Interviews were thematically analysed.
resultsThree major themes were identified: our group, evolving emotions, and positive approaches. Being with and being supported by other families was very important to caregivers. Families reported increased confidence and greater realisation of the need for self-care. Children were reported to show fewer behaviours that challenge and increases in adaptive skills. Findings corresponded to mechanisms and outcomes in the E-PAtS logic model.
conclusionE-PAtS shows promise as one way families and children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities can access early years support.
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