A home-based ecobehavioral parent-training package with a low-income single-parent referred for child neglect, and her seven-year-old son was effective in increasing the mother's frequency of descriptive praise and in producing demonstrable changes in the untreated corollary behaviors. Maintenance probes conducted two and six months following the…

Describes three formats of a 15-hour training program for human service practitioners, who learned to maintain older persons at home using behavioral methods. Findings revealed significantly improved knowledge of gerontological information, practice skills, and relevant behavioral principles. All three formats produced significant outcomes. (BH)

Objective: Data are presented from a pilot research program initiated to develop, refine, and test the outcomes of problem-solving therapy that targets the needs of older adults with minor depression in home care settings. Method: A pilot randomized clinical trial compares the impact of problem-solving therapy for home care to treatment as usual…

A home intervention program for 18 learning disabled and educable mentally retarded elementary school children and their families included biweekly home visits during which parents were shown specific learning activities or games. Analysis of pre and post tests on the Peabody Individual Achievement Test (PIAT), the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for…

The paper describes the T.O.T.E. (Teach Our Tots Early) Infant/Toddler Intervention Program to provide educational programing for handicapped children from birth to age 3 years. Sections address the following program components: program development, delivery model (primarily home-based), staffing, population (southeast Wayne County, Michigan),…

The article reviews research and British special education policy suggestions regarding the provision of early intervention in the home or in centers for handicapped children. Issues considered include effects on parental confidence and lack of certainty in research on preschool intervention. (CL)

A relationship-focused model in intervention programs with families of developmentally disabled infants encourages parent-infant reciprocal interactions and promotes generalized parent competence and problem solving skills. A home-based program using family consultants to focus on parent-infant interaction is described. (CL)

Following media recruitment campaign, WIN at Home, series of diet-related booklets mailed to participants, was evaluated through survey of 226 participants (75 percent). Results showed that 97 percent learned about program through media, women were more likely to learn about it from personal sources, 57 percent shared information with spouses, and…

Objective: To evaluate the effects of a home visiting program modeled after Healthy Families America on parenting behaviors in the first 2 years of life. Methods: A sample of 1173 families at risk for child abuse and neglect who met the criteria for Healthy Families New York (HFNY) was randomly assigned to either an intervention group that was…

A summer home intervention program provided sensory integration therapy and visual-motor integration tasks to a preschooler with gross and fine motor delays. The child was involved in enjoyable activities and encouraged to talk to himself during his actions. The program was both successful and fun. (CL)

Eight children (ages 6-10) were given a simplified treatment program for stuttering which included awareness training, training a response incompatible with stuttering, and social support. The home treatment program was effective in reducing stuttering to less than 3% for all subjects. Maintenance of effects was seen at 10-13 months posttreatment.…

The author discusses the question of whether problems during infancy associated with organic impairment are substantially different from those related to social-emotional deprivation. Five factors which have a significant impact for both organically impaired and environmentally deprivated infants are addressed: prenatal intensive care, very early…

Describes various types of home-based programs for young retarded or severely handicapped children, identifying key elements and benefits. Model programs involve home visits, parent group meetings, workshops and combinations of these with preschool experience or group care, as well as a variety of other techniques. (BF)

A home intervention approach focused on helping parents teach mentally handicapped 15- to 21-year-olds to develop such self-help skills as grooming, independent travel, and supermarket shopping. (CL)