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Because of the family’s integral role in the care and treatment of developmentally disabled children, strengthening the family has become an important part of habilitation (Simeonsson & Simeonsson, 1981). Behavioral parent training is one major strategy for strengthening the family by modifying problematic child behaviors, teaching basic skills, and enhancing family coping and interaction patterns (Altman & Mira, 1983; Baker, 1976; Budd & Fabry, 1986; O’Dell, 1985). The pressing needs of handicapped children often call for several types of family services, such as counseling and support, respite care, educational intervention for the child, and training in behavior management. Thus, as Kaiser and Fox (1986) commented, it is not a question of choosing behavioral parent training over other possible interventions but rather of placing parent training in the context of family needs and maximizing its effectiveness in meeting those needs.
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Budd, K.S. (1988). Behavioral Parent Training for Families of Developmentally Disabled Children. In: Russo, D.C., Kedesdy, J.H. (eds) Behavioral Medicine with the Developmentally Disabled. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-0999-4_16
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