Behavioral Approaches to Assessment and Early Intervention for Severe Problem Behavior in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Pediatr Clin North Am. 2020 Jun;67(3):499-511. doi: 10.1016/j.pcl.2020.02.005. Epub 2020 May 4.

Abstract

This article summarizes the literature on prevalence and establishment of severe problem behavior in individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empirical support for applied behavior analysis, and evidence-based behavioral assessment and treatment procedures. Early intervention and prevention approaches and the role of the pediatrician with regard to surveillance, early intervention, and coordination of care are discussed.

Keywords: Applied behavior analysis; Behavioral assessment and treatment; Early intervention; Intellectual disability; Severe problem behavior.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Behavior Therapy / methods*
  • Child
  • Developmental Disabilities / psychology
  • Developmental Disabilities / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Intellectual Disability / psychology
  • Intellectual Disability / therapy*
  • Problem Behavior / psychology*
  • Risk Factors