This study is testing ways to help children and adolescents (ages 6-17) with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) maintain good behaviors and communication skills. It focuses on reducing severe problem behaviors (SPB) that are often used to get attention or desired items. Researchers are using several behavioral interventions, including Functional Communication Training (FCT), which teaches appropriate ways to communicate needs, and Extinction-Correlated Stimuli, which helps children understand when certain behaviors won't get a reward. The goal is to make these behavior changes last longer, even when situations or people change. Success will be measured by how much challenging behavior is reduced and how well new skills are maintained over 16 weeks.

Study design

This is a single-arm interventional pilot study, meaning all 10 participants will receive the same treatment. The study is not blinded, and the phase is not specified.

What's involved

You would complete assessments to understand your preferred activities and the reasons for challenging behaviors. You would then participate in training sessions to learn new communication skills and reduce challenging behaviors.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Your challenging behavior will be measured from enrollment until the end of the intervention at 16 weeks.

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