Investigating evidence based behaviour support parenting programmes for children with autism in Egypt (Advert ref: RDF18/NMH/MCANELLY)

Egypt as one of the Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) often have limited resources,
underdeveloped health systems and scarce knowledge of autism spectrum disorder unfortunately, services provision for children with developmental disabilities in general and ASD in particularly in Egypt are often minimal or even absent and does not reflect the standard of human rights for children Parents in Egypt are often left to sift through information by themselves to see what is credible and relevant to them. This leaves families with limited options to support children and young people with ASD and is a cause of isolation and frustration? Lack of awareness and resources contribute to the unmet needs of individuals with autism in the Middle east and Arab countries. There is a need for promoting positive mental health for children with developmental disabilities in Egypt and particular needs for supporting their parents in the absence of social and mental health care. Thus, there is a mutual advantage in conducting this research project.to promote children's emotional and behavioural health and enhanced children's functioning and provide parents with the best practice intervention for ASD and comorbid disorders, which will help to strengthen the family's capacities to meet the needs of the child This research aims to work with and to empower parents to have a better understanding of what their child / young person with ASD is facing and assist in identifying most appropriate and useful interventions to help them cope better with emotional and behavioural challenging behaviour.

Aims
1. To develop and implement a sustainable, parent focussed and value for money autism spectrum disorder intervention model interventions guide for parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Egypt
2. To examine the influence of a parents training program on the parental resilience.
3. To stimulate cross-relational dialogue between ASD support groups in the UK, across Europe and in Egypt.

Eligibility and How to Apply
Please note eligibility requirement:
• Academic excellence of the proposed student i.e. 2:1 (or equivalent GPA from non-UK universities [preference for 1st class honours]); or a Masters (preference for Merit or above); or APEL evidence of substantial practitioner achievement.
• Appropriate IELTS score, if required.
• Applicants cannot apply for this funding if currently engaged in Doctoral study at Northumbria or elsewhere.

For further details of how to apply, entry requirements and the application form, see
https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/research/postgraduate-research-degrees/how-to-apply/

Please note: Applications that do not include a research proposal of approximately 1,000 words (not a copy of the advert), or that do not include the advert reference (e.g. RDF18/…) will not be considered.

Deadline for applications: 28 January 2018
Start Date: 1 October 2018

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