Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education
Vol. 4 No. 4 (2025)

Evaluating an ABA-Based Early Stimulation Program for Children with Speech Delay in a Resource-Limited Indonesian Kindergarten: A CIPP Model Approach

Sinuhaji, Betaria Br (Unknown)
Pujaningsih, Pujaningsih (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
18 Oct 2025

Abstract

Speech delay among preschool children increased significantly at TK St. Fransiskus Assisi Sangatta, from 2 cases (2021-2022) to 9 cases (2023-2024). This study evaluated the implementation of an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)-based early stimulation program for children with speech delay using the CIPP (Context, Input, Process, Product) model. A qualitative evaluative research was conducted on five children aged 4-5 years who participated in the program for at least one year. Data were collected through structured observations, questionnaires distributed to parents, teachers, and stimulation providers, semi-structured interviews, and analysis of children's developmental documentation. Context evaluation revealed the program aligned with the institution's inclusive needs. Input evaluation exposed resource limitations with only two ABA-trained staff and limited facilities. Process evaluation demonstrated systematic implementation of Discrete Trial Training 3-4 times weekly, despite challenges in attendance consistency and parental involvement. Product evaluation showed all participants achieved significant progress, particularly in receptive language skills, with optimal outcomes in children receiving consistent parental support. The ABA program effectively improved language development in children with speech delay in resource-limited educational settings, but requires enhanced professional training, material support, and structured parental involvement for optimal outcomes.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jirpe

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Mathematics Other

Description

Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education (JIRPE) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal that publishes original research and review articles primarily but limited to the area of elementary school education. It brings together academics and researchers from different countries who ...