Using telepractice to coach parents to implement function-based intervention: a mixed-methods study

Challenging behaviors such as self-injurious behavior, aggression, and severe tantrums are a major issue for individuals with disabilities and their family members. A multiple probe single-case research study was conducted with three families who had young children with challenging behavior. The purpose of the study was to evaluate, using mixed methods, the effectiveness of a parent training and coaching program, delivered via telepractice, for implementing a function-based intervention with three children. The parent training and coaching program was effective in developing proficiency and confidence in parents’ strategy use. In addition, children’s challenging behavior decreased. Families stated that they benefited from the study and were satisfied with the goals, procedures, and outcomes of the intervention. Most of the telepractice procedures were successful; however, several issues related to technology were discovered which need to be considered in future research.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Special Education

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2018

Author dc:creator

• Chung, Moon Y.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Meadan-Kaplansky, Hedda
• Halle, James W.
• Ostrosky, Michaelene M.
• Barton, Erin E

• function-based intervention
• challenging behavior
• telepractice

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 2017 Moon Y. Chung

Language dc:language

en

Handle dc:identifier

http://hdl.handle.net/2142/99187

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/99187