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Abstract
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【Alms】The increasing number of Chinese immigrants in Japan includes children with developmental disorders. Language barriers prevent many parents from accessing essential support services, potentially leading to difficulties when their children enter local schools. This study aimed to develop and evaluate a culturally adapted Chinese-language Parent Training (PT) program to support such families. 【Method】Twelve Chinese parents in Japan with children having developmental disorders participated in the study. The PT program, originally designed for Japanese parents, was modified to reflect Chinese cultural norms. It consisted of eight weekly two-hour sessions conducted by Japanese experts with simultaneous translation provided by native Chinese-speaking staff.【Results and Conclusions】While no significant differences were observed in parents' BDI (t=0.06, p>.05) and GHQ (t=0.42, p > .05) scores, children showed significant behavioral improvements on the SDQ, including overall difficulties (t=0.049, p < .05), emotional symptoms (p < .001), and prosocial behavior (t=0.018, p < .05). The average task achievement rate was 1.46. These results suggest the potential effectiveness of the Chinese-language PT program in promoting positive behavioral changes in children and highlight its value as a culturally tailored support option for immigrant families. Initially, parents were hesitant to share information about their children but became more open over time. No issues were reported with simultaneous translation, and parents expressed a preference for Japanese experts as facilitators. Further research is warranted to confirm the program's effectiveness and explore its long-term impact.
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