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[The Basel interdisciplinary clinic for parents with infants and toddlers: concept and empirical results]

Agnes von Wyl1, Michael Watson, René Glanzmann

  • 1Universitäre Psychiatrische Kliniken, Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrische Klinik, Basel. agnes.vonwyl@upkbs.ch

Praxis Der Kinderpsychologie Und Kinderpsychiatrie
|May 9, 2008
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This study highlights the effectiveness of an interdisciplinary clinic for infant and toddler behavioral issues. Specialized treatment successfully addressed regulation and sleeping disorders in young children, demonstrating positive therapeutic outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Child Psychology
  • Developmental Disorders

Background:

  • Infant and toddler behavioral issues, including regulation and sleeping disorders, are common challenges for parents.
  • Early childhood disturbances require specialized, interdisciplinary approaches for effective management.
  • Parental mental health, particularly depression, can impact child-rearing but requires careful differentiation from infant temperament.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the concept, practice, and evaluation of an interdisciplinary clinic for parents with infants and toddlers.
  • To assess the treatment outcomes for common infant and toddler behavioral problems.
  • To investigate the relationship between child temperament, maternal depression, and treatment success.

Main Methods:

  • Interdisciplinary clinical service model for early childhood disturbances.
  • Documentation and evaluation of treatment processes and outcomes.
  • Assessment of infant temperament using maternal ratings and maternal depression scores.

Main Results:

  • The clinic primarily treats regulation and sleeping disorders in infants and toddlers.
  • Maternal ratings indicated more difficult child behavior compared to a normal sample, but no correlation with maternal depression scores.
  • Psychotherapists' outcome ratings showed successful therapeutic achievement despite short treatment durations and severe cases.

Conclusions:

  • Specialized interdisciplinary services are crucial for addressing early infant crying and other childhood disturbances.
  • The clinic demonstrates significant success in treating behavioral and regulatory issues in young children.
  • Early intervention services play a vital role in supporting families with infants and toddlers experiencing difficulties.

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