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Marc J Lanovaz1, John T Rapp2, Isabella Maciw1
1a École de Psychoéducation, Université de Montréal , Montreal , Quebec , Canada and.
Developmental Neurorehabilitation
|December 31, 2014
Summary
Parent-implemented behavioral interventions effectively reduced stereotypy in children with autism. These positive effects on stereotyped behavior and appropriate actions were sustained for up to 24 weeks, supporting parent involvement in therapy.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Science
- Developmental Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Stereotypy, repetitive behaviors, is common in developmental disabilities.
- Multicomponent behavioral interventions show promise in reducing stereotypy.
- Parental involvement can enhance intervention efficacy and generalization.
Observation:
- This study investigated parent-implemented interventions for stereotypy in three children with autism and developmental disabilities.
- An alternating treatment design was employed to assess intervention effectiveness.
Findings:
- Parent-implemented multicomponent treatments significantly reduced vocal stereotypy in all participants.
- Appropriate behavior increased in two participants, with effects lasting up to 24 weeks post-training.
Implications:
- Parents can serve as effective agents for behavior change in reducing stereotypy.
- Regular, infrequent follow-up meetings are crucial for monitoring behavioral interventions in home and outpatient settings.
Keywords:
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