รูปแบบการทำงานร่วมกันเป็นทีมของนักสหวิชาชีพในการให้บริการช่วยเหลือระยะแรกเริ่มสำหรับบุคลลพิการซ้อนของศูนย์การศึกษาพิเศษประจำจังหวัดเชียงราย

Abstract

The purpose of this mixed methods research study was to examine the utilization of four different paraprofessional collaborative team models in early intervention for individuals with multiple disabilities at the Chiang Rai Special Education Center. A total of 39 participants included parents, special education teachers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and a Thai traditional medicine specialist. Research instruments consisted of a questionnaire and a focus group form. Data were collected between May-October 2021. The study results were analyzed and reported using frequencies, percentages, means, standard deviation, and content analysis. The research revealed that: (1) Of the four collaborative team models, about 44.44% of the participants indicated that they utilized the Interdisciplinary Team Model at work, while 41.67% preferred to use the Multidisciplinary Team Model. (2)The professional participants in the study followed all seven step processes of early intervention when providing services to individuals with multiple disabilities. Overall, the practice of early intervention service was rated as high. The highest rated practice steps by 75 percent of the participants were step 5 (or providing appropriate activities) and step six (or progress evaluation), while the lowest rated practice by 52.78 percent was step three (or the assessment).