Motivation tips to reduce frequent rewards for destructive behavior
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests behavior-support strategies that may help gradually reduce how often a child’s destructive behavior gets reinforced. It’s aimed at children with frequent destructive behavior that continues even with past treatment.
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Who can take part
- A child age 3 to 17
- Destructive behavior happens at least 10 times each day, even after prior treatment
- The destructive behavior is followed by social rewards or attention (social consequences)
- Protective safety supports (like a helmet) are already in place and won’t need changing during the study
- Medication plan is stable—on the same psychoactive drug(s) for long enough, or no such drugs
- School/education plan and placement are stable and won’t change during the study
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