NCT06771284

Problem Behavior Assessment and Intervention in IDEA Part C Services

Problem Behavior Assessment and Intervention in IDEA Part C Services: A Single-Case Study

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 9 (estimated)
• Sponsor: University of Nevada, Las Vegas · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 0 Months – 5 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

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.

Conditions

• Problem Behavior
• Developmental Delay
• Developmental Disability

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Function-based assessment and intervention	This intervention will be implemented by the caregiver. The intervention will consist of teaching the child an alternative, appropriate skill (usually communication) to replace the problem behavior. The caregiver will provide reinforcement for the appropriate skill and no reinforcement (i.e., extinction) following problem behavior. The caregiver will also learn and use general strategies for teaching social-emotional skills (e.g., setting appropriate rules) as part of the intervention.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-09-30
• Primary completion: 2027-05-01
• Completion: 2027-05-01
• First posted: 2025-01-13
• Last updated: 2026-01-22

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States