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Kasey E. Bedard; Annette K. Griffith; Delyla Ulm; Mary Strittman; Kelly Krukowski; Angeline Eaton; Amanda Rone; Teresa Cardon – Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 2025
PWS Smart-Start is a behavioral caregiver training program developed specifically for caregivers of children with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) ages 3 to 14. The purpose of the current study was to evaluate the acceptability and preliminary efficacy of the program. Thirty-four caregivers of children with PWS received the PWS Smart-Start training…
Descriptors: Caregiver Training, Early Adolescents, Genetic Disorders, Program Effectiveness
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Fettig, Angel; Schultz, Tia R.; Sreckovic, Melissa A. – Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 2015
This study examined the effects of coaching on the implementation of functional assessment--based parent intervention in reducing children's challenging behaviors. A multiple baseline across participants design was used with three parent-child dyads with children between the ages of 2 and 5 years. The intervention consisted of training and delayed…
Descriptors: Coaching (Performance), Intervention, Parent Participation, Behavior Problems
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Buckley, Trevor W.; Ente, Angela P.; Ruef, Michael B. – Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 2014
As the diagnoses of autism in young children continually increase, the need for families to have access to research-based treatment models that are effective and efficient has become clear. Current research demonstrates the demand for parent-delivered behavioral interventions. The aim of this single-case study, conducted as part of an integrated…
Descriptors: Quality of Life, Family Environment, Parent Education, Autism
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Durand, V. Mark; Hieneman, Meme; Clarke, Shelley; Wang, Mo; Rinaldi, Melissa L. – Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 2013
The present study was a multisite randomized clinical trial assessing the effects of adding a cognitive-behavioral intervention to positive behavior support (PBS). Fifty-four families who met the criteria of (a) having a child with a developmental disability, (b) whose child displayed serious challenging behavior (e.g., aggression, self-injury,…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Cognitive Restructuring, Severe Disabilities
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Baker-Ericzen, Mary J.; Stahmer, Aubyn C.; Burns, Amelia – Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 2007
Although knowledge about the efficacy of treatments such as pivotal response training (PRT) for children with autism is increasing, studies of large-scale effectiveness for and transportability to diverse community populations are needed. The current study provides a large-scale preliminary assessment of (a) the effectiveness of a community-based…
Descriptors: Autism, Parent Education, Adjustment (to Environment), Measures (Individuals)