Improving access to care for challenging behavior using a parent-to-parent mentoring approach
Project Description:
Purpose: To decrease challenging behavior among children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
(ASD)
Objective: To determine the effectiveness of a model in which caregivers trained by
professionals train other parents to implement Functional Communication Training (FCT) with
their children at home
Core Function(s):
Performing Research or Evaluation
Area of Emphasis
Education & Early Intervention, Child Care-Related Activities, Quality of Life
Target Audience:
Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
None
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
National
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A