The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of function-based assessment and intervention to reduce problem behavior in children with developmental disability or delay in the context of IDEA Part C services. The investigators will conduct a single-case study to evaluate the efficacy of the intervention.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
9
This intervention will be implemented by the caregiver. The intervention will consist of teaching the child an alternative, appropriate skill (usually communication) to replace the problem behavior. The caregiver will provide reinforcement for the appropriate skill and no reinforcement (i.e., extinction) following problem behavior. The caregiver will also learn and use general strategies for teaching social-emotional skills (e.g., setting appropriate rules) as part of the intervention.
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
RECRUITINGProblem Behavior
The investigators will conduct 5-min observations and record the frequency of the child's problem behavior (e.g., aggression, self-injury, screaming) during each session. The specific problem behavior(s) recorded will be defined individually by participant.
Time frame: The investigators plan to conduct approximately weekly observations, with a total of 15 observations.
Appropriate Behavior
The investigators will conduct 5-min observations and record the frequency of the child's appropriate behavior (e.g., communication) during each session. The specific appropriate behavior(s) recorded will be defined individually by child participant.
Time frame: The investigators plan to conduct approximately weekly observations, with a total of 15 observations.
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