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School-based targeted prevention for children with mild intellectual disabilities or borderline intellectual

E Kühl¹, M Deković², S Thomaes¹

¹Department of Developmental Psychology, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.

Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities : JARID

|May 16, 2024

Summary

This study evaluated a school-based behavior problem prevention program for children with intellectual disabilities. While implementation was feasible, effectiveness remains inconclusive due to mixed results.

Keywords:

borderline intellectual functioning cognitive behaviour therapy externalising problems implementation intellectual disabilities school intervention

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Area of Science:

Child Psychology
Educational Psychology
Special Education

Background:

Examined a school-based targeted prevention program for behavior problems.
Adapted for children with mild intellectual disabilities or borderline intellectual functioning.

Purpose of the Study:

Assess the implementation and potential effectiveness of the adapted intervention.
Evaluate intervention reach, dosage, responsiveness, satisfaction, and comprehension.

Main Methods:

Intervention implemented in schools with 13 participating children.
Utilized questionnaires for children and trainers.
Assessed child- and teacher-reported behavior problems pre- and post-intervention.

Main Results:

Intervention reach was problematic, with non-eligible children included.
Dosage, responsiveness, satisfaction, and comprehension were satisfactory.
Group-level behavior problem decreases were observed, but individual changes were highly variable with little reliable change.

Conclusions:

Initial evidence suggests the intervention can be implemented successfully in schools.
Current evidence for the intervention's effectiveness is inconclusive.
Further research is needed to clarify effectiveness.