Refining communication training for kids with behavior challenges
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests an improved version of functional communication training for children ages 3 to 17 whose destructive behavior (like hitting or yelling) happens often and is fueled by social attention. It aims to help children learn better ways to get attention instead of using hard-to-manage behaviors.
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Who can take part
- You are 3 to 17 years old
- You have destructive behavior (like hitting or outbursts) at least 10 times every day, and it hasn't improved with past treatment
- Your behavior happens because you want attention from others (not because it feels good by itself)
- If you take medications, they have been the same dose for a stable period (or you don't take any)
- Your school and learning plan are stable, with no big changes expected during the study
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