Behavioural interventions Archives

Evaluation of the effectiveness of behavioral interventions for autism spectrum disorders: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials and quasi-experimental studies

Dec 14, 2023

This systematic review summarises the current evidence base on behavioural interventions for autistic children. Naturalistic protocols that employed PRT and PECS improved ASD symptoms in general, ESDM enhanced receptive language, particularly in pres...

Ten recommendations for reducing the long‐term costs of conduct problems: A commentary on the economic analysis of Goulter et al.

Dec 14, 2023

Reducing long-term costs of conduct problems requires a multi-pronged approach across the health, education and other public sectors. This paper provides sage advice for policymakers, mental health clinicians and researchers. Hawes, D.J., 20...

Long-term clinical and cost-effectiveness of a therapist-supported online remote behavioural intervention for tics (ORBIT) in children and adolescents: Extended 12 and 18-month follow-up of a single-blind randomised controlled trial

Feb 16, 2023

Remotely delivered Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) is clinically an cost-effective at reducing symptoms of chronic tic disorder and Tourette’s disorder for up to 18 months. Hollis, C., Hall, C. L., Khan, K., Jones, R., Marston, L., Le N...

Using Time-out for Child Conduct Problems in the Context of Trauma and Adversity: A Nonrandomized Controlled Trial

Oct 17, 2022

Despite concern from some quarters about the use of time out with traumatized children, this non-randomized controlled trial demonstrates that children known to have been exposed to adversity fared as well, if not better than others following parenti...

Pandemic parenting: A pilot study of in-person versus internet-DOCS K-5 for caregivers of school-age children with disruptive behaviors

Jun 8, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has increased opportunities for delivering therapies online. This US study provides preliminary evidence of the effectiveness of the Developing Our Children’s Skills K-5 (DOCS K-5) parent management training interve...

<strong>Online</strong><strong>‐</strong><strong>delivered parenting intervention for young children with disruptive behavior problems: a noninferiority trial focused on child and parent outcomes</strong><strong></strong>

Online‐delivered parenting intervention for young children with disruptive behavior problems: a noninferiority trial focused on child and parent outcomes

Apr 22, 2022

As the COVID pandemic has limited access to parent management training programmes, research has increased into the delivery of such programmes via telehealth. This study of the Triple P online programme found some benefits in child behavio...

A nonrandomized trial of a behavioral parent training intervention for parents with children with challenging behaviors: In-person versus internet-HOT DOCS

Nov 26, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has spurred the development of numerous online alternatives to face-to-face therapy. In this non-randomised study, online behavioural parent training (BPT) was found to be as effective as in-person training and user satisfact...

Behavioral Intervention for Social Challenges in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Nov 26, 2021

This systematic review found that behavioural interventions (social skills training) were useful for improving social function and social cognition in children and young people with social deficits including autism and ADHD. More routine availability...

An individual participant data meta-analysis: behavioral treatments for children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

Jun 18, 2021

This meta-analysis of individual participant data found that behavioural treatments are effective for reducing symptoms of Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), especially in those with severe symptoms and conduct disorder. Groenman...

Online-delivered parenting intervention for young children with disruptive behavior problems: a noninferiority trial focused on child and parent outcomes