Table 3.
Means and standard deviations for each item in the Course Evaluation Form (range 0–3; n = 114)
| Items within the three assessed aspects of intervention satisfaction | Mean | SD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course contents and knowledge and skills acquisition | |||
| 1 | My knowledge about ASD has increased | 2.80 | 0.46 |
| 2 | The content of the lecture today was relevant according to my experiences | 2.76 | 0.48 |
| 3 | I have gained a better understanding of my grandchild’s unique strengths | 2.52 | 0.62 |
| 4 | I have gained a better understanding of my grandchild’s difficulties | 2.72 | 0.52 |
| 5 | I have learnt more about the role that habilitation plays in provision of support to my (adult) child and my grandchild | 2.61 | 0.50 |
| 6 | I have learnt more about how I can support my child (grandchild’s parent) | 2.53 | 0.59 |
| Experience sharing | |||
| 7 | It was helpful to be able to share experiences with other participants | 2.82 | 0.38 |
| 8 | It was helpful to take part of others’ experiences and hear their advices | 2.73 | 0.46 |
| Perception of the course as a whole | |||
| 9 | I would recommend this course to another grandparent who has a grandchild with ASD | 2.88 | 0.51 |
| 10 | Overall, the course has met my expectations | 2.71 | 0.68 |
Responses rating: 0 = not at all, 1 = unsure, 2 = yes, partially, 3 = definitely yes