Parents’ Perceptions of the Importance of Sibling Participation in Intervention-Based Activities for Children with Hearing Disabilities

Abstract

This research assessed the perception of parents about siblings’ participation in intervention-based activities for individuals with hearing disabilities. It sought to understand what specific intervention-based activities facilitate the development of communication skills from the parents’ perception. The study employed a qualitative methodology, utilizing a case study that combined semi-structured interviews and document analysis. Six parents of hearing children and hearing disabilities from Saudi Arabia were chosen using non-probability sampling. The findings regarding the aforementioned question suggested that parents realized the importance of interaction between their hearing children and those with hearing disabilities. They underscored that such interactions play an imperative role in the growth of communication skills. Regarding the question of what intervention-based activities these children can participate in, the findings suggested that daily activities, basic activities for learning, and skills-based activities helped children with hearing disabilities develop communication skills. The researchers recommended conducting further research to substantiate these results.

Keywords: intervention-based activities, siblings’ participation, communication skills, hearing disabilities

DOI: 10.7176/JEP/16-7-11

Publication date: July 30^th 2025