BEHAVIORAL CONSULTATION WITH PARENTS - USING COMPETENCE-BASED TRAINING TO MODIFY CHILD NONCOMPLIANCE

This study empirically examined the effects of an intervention strateg y for child noncompliance, integrating the problem-solving process of behavioral case consultation with competency-based parent training pro cedures (i.e., behavioral technology training). Using a multiple basel ine research design and multiple outcome measures, this study investig ated the effects of a competency-based instructional paradigm on paren t skill acquisition and the noncompliant behavior of 4 children ages 6 -9. This approach was evaluated on parent and child treatment effects exhibited in the home setting and under each training condition. Resul ts indicated that the treatment was an effective method of promoting s kill acquisition to mastery criterion for parents and decreasing child noncompliance at home as parents acquired specific behavior managemen t skills. Parent skills were maintained above baseline levels at a 4-w eek follow-up. Parents indicated satisfaction with services and viewed the treatment procedures as appropriate, fair, and reasonable for the ir child. Results suggested that this treatment program within a consu ltation model is an effective method of indirect service delivery when used with parents of noncompliant school-age children. Future researc h directions include replication with diverse subject populations, adj ustments in program length, and further evaluation of parent roles.