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    Area of Science:

    • Behavioral Science
    • Clinical Psychology
    • Human Services

    Background:

    • Severe problem behavior presents significant treatment challenges.
    • Human services and educational systems often exhibit reactive characteristics.
    • A 20-year review of treatment experiences highlights persistent issues.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify barriers to successful treatment of severe problem behavior.
    • To discuss factors contributing to effective treatment programs.
    • To propose programmatic directions for overcoming treatment barriers.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of author's 20-year clinical experiences.
    • Identification and discussion of success barriers.
    • Analysis of factors contributing to successful treatment programs.

    Main Results:

    • Identified barriers include system reactivity, expertise gaps, information deficits, programming issues, behavior characteristics, and maintenance challenges.
    • Factors contributing to success were implicitly identified through the discussion of barriers.
    • New programmatic directions are suggested to address identified barriers.

    Conclusions:

    • Overcoming treatment barriers requires addressing systemic, informational, and programmatic issues.
    • Long-term success in treating severe problem behavior necessitates strategic planning and consideration of various factors.
    • Continuous innovation in programmatic approaches is crucial for effective intervention.