Research article summary (published 30 Jan 2008):

Using mental health consultation to decrease disruptive behaviors in preschoolers: adapting an empirically-supported intervention.

Full Abstract

BACKGROUND: This study examined the effectiveness of an adaptation of an empirically-supported intervention delivered using mental health consultation to preschoolers who displayed elevated disruptive behaviors. METHOD: Ninety-six preschoolers, their teachers, and their primary caregivers participated. Children in the intervention group received individualized mental health consultation focused on providing teachers with behaviorally-based, empirically-supported strategies for decreasing disruptive behaviors within the classroom. Caregivers were invited to participate in parent training (35% attendance). Effectiveness was assessed in contrast to an assessment/attention comparison group where typical treatment was available. RESULTS: This treatment approach was more effective than the comparison condition in decreasing child disruptive behavior, increasing the use of appropriate teacher strategies, and increasing the use of appropriate parenting practices. CONCLUSION: Adapting empirically-supported treatments for use in mental health consultation may be a way to bridge the gap between research and clinical practice and increase effectiveness of mental health consultation in treating disruptive disorders in young children.

Author information

Author/s: Williford, Amanda P (AP); Shelton, Terri L (TL);

Affiliation: Department of Psychology, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 296 Eberhart Building, Greensboro, NC 27402-6170, USA. apwillif(-atsign-)uncg.edu

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Multicenter Study; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

Journal: Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines (J Child Psychol Psychiatry), published in England. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2008-Feb; vol 49 (issue 2) : pp 191-200

Dates: Created 2008/01/23; Completed 2008/03/19;

PMID: 18211278, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00)

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Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders - prevention & control Behavior Control Child, Preschool Early Intervention (Education) Female Health Education Humans

Humans Likelihood Functions Linear Models Male Parenting Referral and Consultation Teaching - methods

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