Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Behavior management in the child with developmental disabilities

J M Parrish1

  • 1Division of Child Development and Rehabilitation Medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Pediatric Clinics of North America
|June 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Measurement of Microscale Patchiness in a Turbulent Aquatic Odor Plume Using a Semiconductor-Based Microprobe.

The Biological bulletin·2018
Same author

Spatial distribution of odors in simulated benthic boundary layer flows.

Journal of chemical ecology·2013
Same author

Neuroblastoma, Ganglioneuroma and Fibroneuroma in a Stillborn Fetus.

The American journal of pathology·2009
Same author

Haloacetate-induced oxidative damage to DNA in the liver of male B6C3F1 mice.

Toxicology·1996
Same author

Lipid peroxidation and formation of 8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine from acute doses of halogenated acetic acids.

Fundamental and applied toxicology : official journal of the Society of Toxicology·1996
Same author

Case 2--1996. Anesthetic management of a patient with hemoglobin SS disease and mitral insufficiency for mitral valve repair.

Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia·1996
Same journal

Barriers, Breakthroughs, and the Future of Pediatric Dermatologic Care.

Pediatric clinics of North America·2026
Same journal

Advancing Pediatric Dermatology: Innovations in Care and Access.

Pediatric clinics of North America·2026
Same journal

No Child Left Behind: Advancing Access in Pediatric Dermatology, a 4-Year, Single-Center Experience.

Pediatric clinics of North America·2026
Same journal

Telemedicine and Access to Pediatric Dermatology Care.

Pediatric clinics of North America·2026
Same journal

Inequitable Reimbursement for Pediatric Providers: A Review of Structural Factors that Disincentivize the Care of Children.

Pediatric clinics of North America·2026
Same journal

Medical Photography's Power to Change Medical Care.

Pediatric clinics of North America·2026
See all related articles

Pediatricians can improve care for children with developmental disabilities by using applied behavior analysis (ABA). This approach focuses on environmental factors and behavioral strategies to address skill deficits and behavioral excesses.

Area of Science:

  • Developmental Pediatrics
  • Behavioral Science
  • Child Psychology

Background:

  • Children with developmental disabilities often present with behavioral challenges.
  • Traditional medical models may not fully address the functional aspects of these behaviors.
  • Applied behavior analysis (ABA) offers a framework for understanding and modifying behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To advocate for the adoption of applied behavior analysis (ABA) by pediatricians serving children with developmental disabilities.
  • To highlight the benefits of a behavior analytic framework in pediatric practice.
  • To provide guidance on utilizing ABA principles in managing challenging behaviors.

Main Methods:

  • Viewing aberrant behaviors as functional excesses and deficits.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Counseling families and educators on environmental modifications.
  • Implementing behavioral strategies to alter target behaviors.
  • Referring to behavior specialists for severe or intractable cases.

    • Main Results:

    • A behavior analytic framework allows pediatricians to understand the function of aberrant behaviors.
    • Environmental rearrangements and behavioral counseling can effectively alter target behaviors.
    • Pediatricians can play a key role in supporting behavioral interventions.

    Conclusions:

    • Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a valuable tool for pediatricians working with developmental disabilities.
    • A functional, environmental approach is crucial for addressing behavioral challenges.
    • Collaboration between pediatricians and behavior specialists enhances child outcomes.