Development of an effective counseling and support system for persons with developmental disabilities at a regional specialized organization

2022 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 21K13619
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Review Section: Basic Section 09060:Special needs education-related
• Research Institution: International University of Health and Welfare
• Principal Investigator: Sekimori Hidenobu 国際医療福祉大学, 保健医療学部, 准教授 (80572396)
• Project Period (FY): 2021-04-01 – 2023-03-31
• Keywords: 発達障害 / 困りごと / 相談支援 / 家族支援

Outline of Final Research Achievements

In this study, we organized the "problems" of parents obtained through follow-up surveys and collected solutions to "problems" from senior parents. Based on this information, we have developed a consultation support system that can be accessed on a smartphone, ""Problem resolution system mama and ...". Research collaborators were asked to use the consultation support system, and a questionnaire was conducted after the use to verify the usefulness of the system. Of the 48 system users, 38 (79.2%) answered that it was helpful. In addition, 25 people (52.2%) answered that it led to peace of mind. When asked if they would like to use the system again when the system is improved, 75 of 76 people (98.7%) answered that they would like to use it.

Free Research Field

発達障害者および家族支援

Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements

本研究を通して、子どもに実践された解決方法の保護者からの収集は、専門職の対応・アドバイスと併用し、日々悩みながら子育てを続けている家族に役に立つ可能性が高いと考える。また、本相談支援システムの構築および活用から、保護者のニーズにある程度応える結果が得られ、地域生活を送る発達障害者・保護者支援の一つの手段として本システムが活用され、社会生活で困っている、困る可能性がある発達障害者・保護者支援の一助となる可能性が示唆された。このことは、発達障害者支援法で掲げられている“発達障害者の円滑な社会参加の促し”に繋がり、自治体、専門機関等、地域に合わせた相談支援システム開発に寄与することが期待される。