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Stepping Stones Triple P-Positive Parenting Program for Children with Disability: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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Tellegen, Cassandra L.; Sanders, Matthew R. – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2013
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the treatment effects of a behavioral family intervention, Stepping Stones Triple P (SSTP) for parents of children with disabilities. SSTP is a system of five intervention levels of increasing intensity and narrowing population reach. Twelve studies, including a total of 659 families, met…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Intervention, Parents, Child Rearing
Early Intervention To Help Parents Manage Behavioural and Emotional Problems in Early Adolescents: What Parents Want.
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Ralph, Alan; Toumbourou, John Winston; Grigg, Morgen; Mulcahy, Rhiannon; Carr-Gregg, Michael; Sanders, Matthew R. – Australian e-Journal for the Advancement of Mental Health, 2003
Parents of 468 children aged between 12 and 14 participated in a survey of early adolescent behavior. Major undesirable behaviors experienced by parents were fighting with siblings, talking back to adults, moodiness, and school difficulties. Findings are discussed in the context of the challenge of designing and delivering effective early…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Early Adolescents, Early Intervention, Emotional Problems
The Effects of Mothers' Depression on the Behavioral Assessment of Disruptive Child Behavior.
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McFarland, Margaret L.; Sanders, Matthew R. – Child & Family Behavior Therapy, 2003
This paper investigates some characteristics of families with disruptive children and depressed mothers, and compares the observed behaviors of disruptive children of depressed and non-depressed mothers. Differences observed suggest that, while children of depressed mothers employed a similar range of disruptive behaviors to other disruptive…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Child Behavior, Depression (Psychology), Intervention
Behavioural Self-Control with Children and Adolescents: A Review and Critical Analysis of Educational Applications.
Sanders, Matthew R. – Exceptional Child, 1978
The paper reviews recent research on the effectiveness of behavioral self-control procedures with children and adolescents with behavior problems. A range of procedural variations is discussed, and empirical evidence on the use of self-control procedures in educational setting is evaluated. (Author/PHR)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Educational Therapy
The Transition to School Project: Results from the Classroom.
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McTaggart, Philippa; Sanders, Matthew R. – Australian e-Journal for the Advancement of Mental Health, 2003
Evaluates the effectiveness of a parenting intervention, namely The Positive Parenting Program, in reducing child behavior problems in the classroom. The levels of teacher reported conduct problems were significantly lower in the intervention schools. The results provide evidence that a parent training program can be effective in reducing the…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Child Behavior, Classroom Environment, Foreign Countries
Parenting and Family Support for Children with ADHD.
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Sheridan, Judith; Dwyer, Sarah B.; Sanders, Matthew R. – Australian Journal of Early Childhood, 1997
Examines the impact of ADHD on families' functioning. Reviews recent research indicating that persistence of symptoms into adulthood and high comorbidity with behavior, psychiatric, and mood disorders are major additional stressors for families. Emphasizes that effective management of disorder requires multilevel and multimodal interventions, and…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Disorders, Family (Sociological Unit), Family Needs
Self-Directed Behavioural Family Intervention
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Morawska, Alina; Sanders, Matthew R. – International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 2006
Behavioural family intervention is effective for the prevention and treatment of a wide range of emotional and behavioural problems in children. There is a growing need to address the accessibility of these services. This paper reviews the literature on self-directed interventions designed to help parents manage difficult child behaviours.…
Descriptors: Family Counseling, Counseling Techniques, Prevention, Emotional Disturbances