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Collateral Effects of Behavioral Treatment for Problem Behavior on Caregiver Stress
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Kurtz, Patricia F.; Strohmeier, Craig W.; Becraft, Jessica L.; Chin, Michelle D. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2021
When individuals with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities exhibit severe problem behavior, assessment and treatment are often warranted. Parents of such individuals are at high risk for developing parenting stress. In this study, 194 parents completed the Parenting Stress Index-Short Form at their child's time of admission to…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Anxiety, Autism
Effectiveness of a Group-Based Program for Parents of Children with Dyslexia
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Multhauf, Bettina; Buschmann, Anke; Soellner, Renate – Reading and Writing: An Interdisciplinary Journal, 2016
Parents of children with dyslexia experience more parenting stress and depressive symptoms than other parents. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of a cognitive-behavioral group-based program for parents of dyslexic children on parenting stress levels, parent-child homework interactions and parental competencies. 39 children…
Descriptors: Parents, Children, Dyslexia, Program Effectiveness
An Investigation of the Effectiveness of Family-Centred Positive Behaviour Support of Young Children with Disabilities
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Chu, Szu-Yin – International Journal of Early Years Education, 2015
Positive Behaviour Intervention and Support (PBIS) is an evidence-based approach that has been proven to be effective in remediating problem behaviours in children. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the family-centred PBIS approach when involving Taiwanese families in the treatment of off-task and non-compliant…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Positive Reinforcement, Teaching Methods, Behavior Modification
Expanding the Range of the First Step to Success Intervention: Tertiary-Level Support for Children, Teachers, and Families
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Frey, Andy J.; Small, Jason W.; Lee, Jon; Walker, Hill M.; Seeley, John R.; Feil, Edward G.; Golly, Annemeike – Grantee Submission, 2015
This study presents the findings of a quasi-experimental feasibility study examining the Tertiary First Step intervention, an enhanced version of the First Step to Success early intervention program. Tertiary First Step was developed to engage families more effectively and influence and improve parenting practices for children having challenging…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Child Rearing, Early Intervention
Expanding the Range of the First Step to Success Intervention: Tertiary-Level Support for Children, Teachers, and Families
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Frey, Andy J.; Small, Jason W.; Lee, Jon; Walker, Hill M.; Seeley, John R.; Feil, Edward G.; Golly, Annemeike – Grantee Submission, 2015
This study presents the findings of a quasi-experimental feasibility study examining the Tertiary First Step intervention, an enhanced version of the First Step to Success early intervention program. Tertiary FirstStep was developed to engage families more effectively and influence and improve parenting practices for children having challenging…
Descriptors: Feasibility Studies, Quasiexperimental Design, Early Intervention, Program Implementation
The Effectiveness of Mentoring Youth with Externalizing and Internalizing Behavioral Problems on Youth Outcomes and Parenting Stress: A Meta-Analysis
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La Valle, Chelsea – Mentoring & Tutoring: Partnership in Learning, 2015
Parents of children with significant externalizing and internalizing behavioral problems habitually report greater parenting stress compared to parents of children without these challenges. One avenue to alleviate parenting stress and ameliorate youth outcomes is youth mentoring, which includes a supportive adult paired with a child with the…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Child Behavior, Stress Variables, Stress Management