Mothers’ reflections on the role of the educational psychologist in supporting their children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Mohangi, Kamleshie; Archer, Karen

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“…The saying goes, 'It takes a village to raise a child'. Telford's (1996) collaborative leadership theory reflects that roles and responsibilities are shared through 'agreed-upon political behaviour' in the school (Mohangi & Archer, 2015;Serpieri & Vatrella, 2017). The political elements of collaborative leadership behaviour centre on negotiation, compromise discussions and reaching an agreement in a climate of openness (Grimaldi & Serpieri, 2013), implying that disagreements are expected in the value-laden and social context of the school.…”

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Pondering Collaborative School Board Roles in Alleviating Dropout among Learners with Physical Disabilities in Schools

Monyane,

Kgothule

2023

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The present paper explores collaborative school board roles in alleviating dropout among Children with Physical Disabilities (CwPDs) in primary schools in Lesotho. An interpretive approach with a qualitative case study design provided insight into how school board members interpret and understand their roles and responsibilities and shed light on school boards' strategies to alleviate dropout of CwPDs. In-depth individual interviews were conducted to obtain rich and accurate data from 10 participants from two purposively selected mainstream primary schools. Bronfenbrenners' bio-ecological systems theory and Telford's collaborative leadership theory were used in the study. Through a process of thematic analysis, apparent themes emerged. Findings reveal that many school board members lack the necessary knowledge and skills to address the needs of CwPDs. The research concludes that CwPDs drop out of school because of poor infrastructure, ineffective collaboration, and unclear school policies. It is recommended that through forging collaboration between school board members and other role players, a transformation of policies, in-service training for school boards, and raising disability awareness and dropout among CwPDs can be better alleviated.

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Pondering Collaborative School Board Roles in Alleviating Dropout among Learners with Physical Disabilities in Schools

Monyane,

Kgothule

2023

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Coaching Vs. Self-Help for Parents of Children with ADHD: Outcomes and Processes

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Barak

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Experiences and challenges of parents caring for children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: A qualitative study in Dar es salaam, Tanzania

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Background Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common neurobehavioral childhood disorder. Children with ADHD are difficult to handle due to the symptoms causing great impairments such as inattention, hyperactivity compared to other childhood mental disorders. Having a child with ADHD is a stressful situation as it impacts the whole family. However, little is known about the experiences and challenges of parents caring for children with ADHD in low and middle-income countries such as Tanzania. Thus, this study explored the experiences and challenges of parents caring for children with ADHD in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Methods We conducted a qualitative descriptive study involving 16 parents of children with ADHD at Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH). We used the purposive sampling technique to obtain the participants. In-depth interviews, using a semi-structured interview guide, were used to collect data. Audio-recorded data were transcribed, translated, and analysed using qualitative content analysis. Results Parents experienced difficulties in handling the children whose level of functioning was impaired due to abnormal and disruptive behaviour such as not being able to follow parental instructions. Psychological problems were also experienced due to caring demands exacerbated by lack of support and stigma from the community. Moreover, there were disruptions in family functioning and social interactions among family members due to the children’s behaviour. Lastly, too much time and family resources spent to fulfil the needs of these children culminated into disruption in economic activities that negatively affected everyday life. Conclusion Parents struggle to meet and cope with care demands posed by children with ADHD. The disruptive nature of ADHD symptoms presents a unique caring challenge different from those experienced with other childhood mental illnesses. To address these challenges, a collaborative approach among key stakeholders such as the government, health care professionals, and non-governmental organizations, is needed.

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Mothers’ reflections on the role of the educational psychologist in supporting their children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Cited by 3 publications

References 33 publications

Pondering Collaborative School Board Roles in Alleviating Dropout among Learners with Physical Disabilities in Schools

Pondering Collaborative School Board Roles in Alleviating Dropout among Learners with Physical Disabilities in Schools

Coaching Vs. Self-Help for Parents of Children with ADHD: Outcomes and Processes

Experiences and challenges of parents caring for children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: A qualitative study in Dar es salaam, Tanzania

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