Problem Behavior Assessment and Intervention in IDEA Part C Services

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Problem Behavior; Developmental Delay; Developmental Disability

• Registration Number: NCT06771284
• Lead Sponsor: University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Brief 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.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2024-06-24
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-01-09
• Study First Posted: 2025-01-13
• Status Verified: 2025-02
• Study Start: 2025-02
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-02-03
• Last Update Posted: 2025-02-06
• Primary Completion: 2025-05
• Study Completion: 2025-05

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 9

Inclusion Criteria

• 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.

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Problem Behavior	The investigators plan to conduct approximately weekly observations, with a total of 15 observations.	The investigators will conduct 5-min observations and record the frequency of the child's problem behavior (e.g., aggression, self-injury, screaming) during each session. The specific problem behavior(s) recorded will be defined individually by participant.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Appropriate Behavior	The investigators plan to conduct approximately weekly observations, with a total of 15 observations.	The investigators will conduct 5-min observations and record the frequency of the child's appropriate behavior (e.g., communication) during each session. The specific appropriate behavior(s) recorded will be defined individually by child participant.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Nevada Las Vegas; 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States