This project aims to serve the unmet needs of stay-home mothers who have children with autism, with evidence-based pediatric massage techniques training to increase their self-reliance. Children with autism will benefit while stay-home mothers could also work on a part-time basis to earn extra income. This project will test this innovative service model's viability and efficacy.
Grantee
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Project Type
Research
Project Nature
Healthcare
Major Beneficiaries
Children and youth
Approved Funding Amount
HK$398,920
Funding Period (months)
24
Status
Active
Impact / Expected Impact
The stay-home mothers will be equipped with the fundamental knowledge and necessary skills for them to practice pediatric massage techniques in on-site training. It is expected that the stay-home mothers will have an increase in self-esteem and self-efficacy. Some mothers may enter the job market half a year after completion of this project. Also, children with autism receiving the pediatric massage will have an improvement in physical, social and cognitive well-being. The team will wrap up the training procedures and write up a teaching manual for the public. The manual can arouse the awareness of home-based and affordable intervention for children with autism. It can also teach the public how to care for their children with autism at home.
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