Optimizing parenting and child outcomes following parent-child interaction therapy - toddler: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy-Toddler (PCIT-T) is an attachment-informed intervention model designed to meet the specific developmental needs of toddlers aged 12-24 months presenting with challenging behaviors.

Methods

This study used a randomized controlled design to evaluate outcomes of PCIT-T for children aged 14-24 months with disruptive behaviors. Ninety toddlers with parent-reported disruptive behavior were randomly allocated to PCIT-T (intervention), an active control condition (Circle of Security- Parenting™; COS-P), or a non-treatment control condition (wait-list; WL). Outcomes were assessed at baseline (Time 1), post treatment/post waitlist (Time 2) and 4-month follow-up (Time 3).

Results

At follow-up, the PCIT-T group displayed the highest lev

SUBMITTER: Kohlhoff J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11583383 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature