Helping young children with behavior challenges
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at understanding and improving problem behavior in young children with developmental delays. If your child is between birth and 5 years old, has a developmental delay, and shows problem behavior, you and your early intervention professional can be coached by researchers to help your child.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between birth and 5 years old
- Your child has a developmental disability or delay (based on your report or from getting early intervention services)
- Your child has problem behavior that you or your early intervention worker have noticed
- You (a caregiver like a parent or grandparent) are willing to take part in the study and carry out the steps
- Your child's early intervention professional will take part to help coach you along with the research team
Quick eligibility check
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