Document Type
Dissertation
College
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
Psychology
Degree
PhD in Behavior Analysis
Dissertation Defense Date
2023-06-05
First Committee Member
Hanley, Gregory P.
Second Committee Member
Thompson, Rachel H.
Third Committee Member
MacDonald, Rebecca P.
Additional Committee Member(s)
Pinkston, Jonathan W.
Abstract
The American Academy of Pediatrics (2014) recommends individuals with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) receive applied behavior analysis (ABA) services as soon as they are diagnosed. Waitlists for early intervention services can, however, be long or the individual may reside in an area where ABA services are not readily available (Antezana et al., 2017). Ruppel et al. (2021) demonstrated that a parent-implemented, home-based problem behavior prevention program, Balance, was effective in reducing problem behavior and increasing social, communication, and cooperation skills in all four participants under the age of six. Access to effective intervention, like Balance, may bridge the time between diagnosis and services if it can be delivered via telehealth. This study will evaluate the effects of Balance, implemented via telehealth, using a multiple baseline design with children between the age of three and six years.
Recommended Citation
LaCroix, Kara A., "An Evaluation of Balance Delivered via Telehealth" (2023). Doctoral Dissertations - College of Arts and Sciences. 73.
https://digitalcommons.law.wne.edu/casdissertations/73
