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This study examines the intervention effect of a culturally tailored parent education program in reducing depressive symptoms among Latina mothers of autistic children. In this two-site randomized waitlist-control study (n = 109 mother-child dyads), a peer-to-peer mentoring (promotora) model was used to deliver an intervention that was designed to increase mothers' self-efficacy and use of evidence-based strategies. We assessed mothers' depressive symptom (CES-D) scores at three time points and used linear mixed models to determine whether their scores significantly changed from baseline to postintervention (Time 2) and at 4 months postintervention (Time 3). Results show that mothers in the intervention group reported a significant decrease in mean depressive symptom scores at Time 2 and that the effect was maintained at Time 3 with intermediate to medium effect sizes. There were no differences in results across sites. Findings suggest that Parents Taking Action, a culturally tailored intervention led by peer mentors, showed a significant effect both immediately after the intervention and 4 months postintervention in reducing depressive symptoms among Latina mothers of autistic children. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study evaluated the potential of using the Supports Intensity Scale (SIS) for resource allocation for people with intellectual disabilities (ID) in Taiwan. SIS scores were compared with those obtained from three tools that are currently used in Taiwan for homecare services: the medical diagnosis issued by local authorities and two scales measuring Activities of Daily Life (ADL) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Life (IADL). Data were collected on 139 persons with ID aged 16 or older. The correlation between SIS subscales and the other three tools were calculated and compared. Six subscales of the SIS demonstrated adequate reliability and validity and had higher correlations with the IADL than the ADL and medical diagnosis. The results of these analyses suggest that the SIS can be used as a reference tool for resources allocation in this population in Taiwan. (Contains 4 tables.)

Objective: This study examined young adult tutors' experience in a nonfamilial intergenerational program with older adults with diabetes. The Intergenerational Mobile Technology Opportunities Program (IMTOP) is an 8-week intervention designed to help older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus learn to monitor their diabetes symptoms using a mobile app; college students provide technical support to the older adults. Method: We analyzed written notes and reports generated by 146 college students who participated as technology support tutors in the IMTOP program in Taiwan. Findings: Tutors improved their understanding of the aging process and older adults and developed a newfound appreciation of the older generation. With improved empathy for aging populations, their stigmatization of older adults decreased. Furthermore, positive interfamilial interactions between tutors and the older participants extended to intrafamilial interactions in tutors' families. Tutors expressed a desire for career development in the aging industry after graduation. Conclusion: IMTOP improved ageist stereotypes as well as kinship and nonkinship intergenerational relationships among young adults. The program also helped young adults to develop career interests in aging-related industries. A more structured student–older adult information technology curriculum is needed to better understand the impact of future intergenerational programs on participants. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Direct support professionals (DSPs) are critical to the quality of life of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, yet high turnover rates significantly affect the quality and consistency of their services. A qualitative meta-synthesis could help understand how organizational culture shapes the experiences of DSPs. A systematic search found six articles that met all inclusion criteria. The initial findings show that although DSPs perceived their work as worthy and rewarding, they did not feel valued or supported by management either monetarily or professionally. The analysis revealed an overarching theme with elements congruent with the organizational justice literature. Findings suggest that cultivating a culture of justice and fairness is vital to retaining quality DSPs, promoting organizational outcomes, and improving the quality of life of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities., Competing Interests: Declaration of conflicting interestsThe author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.