RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06771284

Problem Behavior Assessment and Intervention in IDEA Part C Services

Problem Behavior Assessment and Intervention in IDEA Part C Services: A Single-Case Study

Sponsor

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Enrollment

9 participants

Start Date

Sep 30, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Problem Behavior

Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of function-based assessment and intervention to reduce problem behavior in children with developmental disability or delay in the context of IDEA Part C services. The investigators will conduct a single-case study to evaluate the efficacy of the intervention.

Eligibility

Min Age: 0 MonthsMax Age: 5 Years

Inclusion Criteria5

age birth to 5 years old
has a developmental disability or delay based on caregiver report and/or receiving early intervention services
has problem behavior, as reported by the caregiver and/or early intervention professional
Caregivers (e.g., parent, grandparent) of eligible child participants will participate with their child as the implementer of all procedures.
An early intervention professional will participate with each caregiver-child dyad to coach the caregiver, in addition to the researcher.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALFunction-based assessment and intervention

This intervention will be implemented by the caregiver. The intervention will consist of teaching the child an alternative, appropriate skill (usually communication) to replace the problem behavior. The caregiver will provide reinforcement for the appropriate skill and no reinforcement (i.e., extinction) following problem behavior. The caregiver will also learn and use general strategies for teaching social-emotional skills (e.g., setting appropriate rules) as part of the intervention.