THE DEVELOPMENT OF DIGITAL MEDIA FOR ORAL MOTOR EXERCISES VIA LINE OFFICIAL ACCOUNT FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY AND DROOLING PROBLEMS

Abstract

This research aimed to 1) develop a digital media for oral motor exercises for parents
to take care of children with cerebral palsy who have drooling problems via Line Official Account, 2) compare parents’ knowledge in taking care of children with cerebral palsy who have drooling problems before and after using digital media for oral motor exercises via Line Official Account, and 3) study parents’ satisfaction towards digital media for oral motor exercises via Line Official Account. The participants were 30 parents of children with cerebral palsy who have drooling problems at “The Regional Special Education Center 5 Suphan Buri”, selected using simple random sampling. The research instruments were 1) digital media for oral motor exercises, 2) an implementation plan, 3) a knowledge test for taking care of children with cerebral palsy who have drooling problems, and 4) a satisfaction assessment form for digital media for oral motor exercises via Line Official Account. The statistics used in the research included the mean, percentage, standard deviation, and t-test Dependent.

               The results of the research found that 1) digital media broadcasted through the Line Official Account "Oral Motor Exercises" which was developed, had a good quality level, with an average of 4.31. 2) Parents' knowledge in taking care of children with cerebral palsy who have drooling problems after using digital media for oral motor exercise via Line Official Account was significantly higher than before using at the .05 level. and 3) Parents who use digital media for oral motor exercise via Line Official Account are highly satisfied with the average value of 4.17.