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Assessment-based intervention for severe behavior problems in a natural family context
B J Vaughn1, S Clarke, G Dunlap
1University of South Florida, Tampa 33612, USA.
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
|January 1, 1997
Summary
This study shows that behavior-analytic interventions, when implemented by parents, can effectively reduce severe problem behaviors in children with disabilities during everyday family routines like bathroom use and dining out.
Area of Science:
- Behavior analysis
- Applied behavior analysis
- Disability studies
Background:
- Children with disabilities often exhibit severe problem behaviors.
- Interventions are needed to support these children in natural family settings.
- Parental involvement is crucial for intervention success.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the effectiveness of behavior-analytic interventions for severe problem behavior in a child with disabilities.
- To evaluate intervention implementation within natural family routines.
- To replicate and extend previous findings in family contexts.
Main Methods:
- A multiple baseline design was employed.
- Functional assessments informed intervention development.
- Interventions were implemented by the child's mother during bathroom and dining routines.
Main Results:
- The intervention package significantly reduced severe problem behavior in both routines.
- The mother successfully implemented the intervention strategies.
- The study demonstrated the feasibility of parent-implemented interventions.
Conclusions:
- Behavior-analytic interventions are effective for managing severe problem behavior in children with disabilities within family settings.
- Parental implementation of interventions can lead to positive outcomes.
- This research supports the generalization of behavior-analytic principles to home and community environments.