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Behavioral family intervention for children with developmental disabilities and behavioral problems
Clare Roberts1, Trevor Mazzucchelli, Lisa Studman
1School of Psychology, Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Western Australia. c.roberts@curtin.edu.au
Summary
Stepping Stones Triple P, a behavioral intervention, reduced behavior problems in preschoolers with developmental disabilities. Positive effects on parenting and stress were sustained at 6-month follow-up.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Developmental Disabilities
- Behavioral Interventions
Background:
- Preschoolers with developmental and behavior problems often require targeted interventions.
- Parenting styles and stress levels significantly impact child development.
- Evidence-based family interventions are crucial for managing behavioral challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the Stepping Stones Triple P intervention.
- To assess the impact on child behavior problems, parenting style, and parental stress.
- To determine the long-term maintenance of intervention effects.
Main Methods:
- Randomized clinical trial involving 48 preschoolers with developmental disabilities.
- Intervention group received Stepping Stones Triple P; control group was wait-listed.
- Measures included parent-reported outcomes and independent observations of parent-child interactions.
Main Results:
- Significant reduction in child behavior problems reported by mothers and observers.
- Improvements observed in maternal and paternal parenting styles.
- Decreased levels of maternal stress reported post-intervention.
Conclusions:
- Stepping Stones Triple P is an effective intervention for preschoolers with developmental and behavior problems.
- The intervention positively impacts parenting and reduces parental stress.
- Observed benefits are maintained at 6-month follow-up, indicating lasting effects.
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