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Treatment of sleep problems in a toddler: a replication of the faded bedtime with response cost protocol

R Ashbaugh1, S M Peck

  • 1Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington 99258-0001, USA.

Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
|April 9, 1998
PubMed

Insights

Multiple sleep problems in a 2-year-old girl were resolved using a faded bedtime with response cost procedure. This behavioral intervention was successfully applied in a home setting by parents for a typically developing child.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric behavioral sleep medicine
  • Child psychology

Background:

  • Behavioral sleep interventions are crucial for addressing pediatric sleep problems.
  • The faded bedtime with response cost procedure has shown efficacy in clinical settings.

Observation:

  • A 2-year-old girl presented with multiple sleep problems.
  • Treatment was implemented within the child's natural home environment.

Findings:

  • The faded bedtime with response cost procedure led to significant improvement in the child's sleep issues.
  • Parents effectively served as therapists, administering the intervention.

Implications:

  • This study demonstrates the successful home-based application of a behavioral sleep intervention for a non-disabled child.
  • Findings support the use of parent-led interventions for pediatric sleep disorders, extending previous research.
  • The results highlight the adaptability and effectiveness of the faded bedtime with response cost procedure in real-world settings.

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