Enhancing the Lives of Foster Youth with Behavioral Interventions

As members of state-funded team to monitor psychotropic medication use and examine cost-effective methods for behavioral treatment in foster care, the authors review behavioral studies on interventions for foster youth who engage in challenging behavior. Four behavioral technologies —preference assessments, teaching procedures, functional behavioral assessment and intervention, and parent training—are discussed. Four case studies and behavioral data for foster youth treated using these technologies are provided. Finally, pediatric providers are encouraged to recommend a pra ctitioner with specialized training in behavior analysis to foster parents if a child displays disruptive behavior.
Source: Pediatric Clinics of North America - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Source Type: research