ERIC Number: EJ1478438
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025-Aug
Pages: 16
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0162-3257
EISSN: EISSN-1573-3432
Available Date: 2024-05-22
Field Testing the Family Behavior Support Mobile Application (FBSApp) during a Global Pandemic
Erin E. Barton1; Claire Winchester2; Marina S. Velez3; Mollie Todt4; Brandy M. Locchetta5; Emma Skiba6
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v55 n8 p2680-2695 2025
We developed and tested an evidence-based mobile application designed to support families in using functional assessment-based intervention strategies with their young children with disabilities and challenging behaviors in home settings. Five families participated in the study. We utilized a multiple-probe across participants design to examine the effects of the FBSApp on parents' use of intervention strategies and childrens' use of challenging behaviors and replacement behaviors. We adapted our procedures to include individualized coaching to provide meaningful and effective support after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. A functional relation was not identified between access to FBSApp and caregiver use of strategies; however, the addition of coaching did lead to increased strategy use for two of four caregivers. A functional relation was identified between the use of the FBSApp plus coaching and CB. Families reported the app and coaching procedures favorably. We found that responsive, family-centered research CAN be conducted in spite of significant history events, and that mobile apps and virtual meeting platforms can be an accessible and efficient method for supporting families. The use of single case design allowed for flexible, yet methodologically sound procedures. More work is needed examining effective and efficient virtual supports for families.
Descriptors: Field Tests, Evidence Based Practice, Handheld Devices, Computer Oriented Programs, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Young Children, Disabilities, Family Involvement, Child Behavior, Behavior Problems, Intervention, Parent Education, Coaching (Performance), Family Attitudes
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: Institute of Education Sciences (ED)
Authoring Institution: N/A
IES Funded: Yes
Grant or Contract Numbers: R324A160086
Data File: URL: https://doi-org.bibliotheek.ehb.be/10.17605/OSF.IO/69DSC
Department of Education Funded: Yes
Author Affiliations: 1Barton Consulting, Nashville, USA; 2Growth Early Childhood Behavior Coaching, Basalt, USA; 3Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, USA; 4Vanderbilt University, Department of Special Education, Peabody College, Nashville, USA; 5University of West Georgia, Carrollton, USA; 6Williamson County, USA

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