Distance Delivery of Function-Based Skill Training for Providers in Rural Settings

Children with diagnosed disabilities, teachers and classroom staff, and families living in rural areas have difficulty accessing any and all behavioral services, including parent training, due to a lack of providers, distance to clinics, cost of transportation, low income and/or inadequate health in...

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Published inRural special education quarterly Vol. 41; no. 1; pp. 3 - 11
Main Authors Hodges, Abby, Joseph, Jaclyn D., Strain, Phillip S.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01.03.2022
SAGE Publications and Hammill Institute on Disabilities
Sage Publications Ltd
Subjects
Behavior Modification
Behavior Problems
Child Behavior
Distance Education
Early Childhood Teachers
Faculty Development
Positive Behavior Supports
Professional development
Program Effectiveness
Rural Areas
Rural schools
Special Education
Students with Disabilities
Teamwork
Telemedicine
Videoconferencing
behavior support
rural special education
professional development
telehealth
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Summary:Children with diagnosed disabilities, teachers and classroom staff, and families living in rural areas have difficulty accessing any and all behavioral services, including parent training, due to a lack of providers, distance to clinics, cost of transportation, low income and/or inadequate health insurance, and confidentiality concerns from living in small communities. In this study, Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) was used to train early childhood professionals on how to implement Prevent–Teach–Reinforce for Young Children, which is a step-by-step manualized approach to the assessment and treatment of challenging behavior that reflects a commitment to evidence-based practice. Results of the pilot study, study limitations, and future directions are discussed.
ISSN:8756-8705
2168-8605
DOI:10.1177/87568705211042328