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Project

Child-Parent Psychotherapy and Developmental Disability

Center:

CA-USC, Childrens Hospital, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2013

Contact Information:

Marian Williams
[email protected]
323-361-8525

Project Description:

This research study evaluates the applicability of Child-Parent Psychotherapy, a trauma-informed, relationship-based mental health treatment for children aged birth to five, to children with developmental disabilities and/or medical trauma. Need: CPP is an evidence-based treatment for young children exposed to trauma, but has not been evaluated with children with DD. Goals: Evaluate the effectiveness of CPP with children with DD, and identify modifications to the model to improve the match with DD. Unusual features: Application and extension of an EBP to children with DD. Expected benefits: Improve access to mental health services for young children with DD.

Keyword(s):

trauma, developmental disability, attachment

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

National, International