Author : Adah Murray
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (927 download)
Book Synopsis Study Evaluating a Cognitive Behavioral Play Intervention for Kindergarten Students with Externalizing Behaviors by : Adah Murray
Download or read book Study Evaluating a Cognitive Behavioral Play Intervention for Kindergarten Students with Externalizing Behaviors written by Adah Murray and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children with high rates of externalizing behavior in early school years can be at a disadvantage for the rest of their time in school. These students are likely to experience academic and social difficulties. There are a number of models and approaches to addressing externalizing behaviors in school-age children, ranging from classroom-based curricula to small group interventions. Interventions administered in a school environment offer the opportunity to support children without outside access to mental health services. This study investigated the possible benefits of utilizing a school-based cognitive behavioral play therapy intervention to address externalizing behaviors. Utilizing a single subject design, two kindergarten students participated in a weekly, eight-week, one-on-one intervention. Externalizing behavior was measured by teacher ratings via the Behavior Assessment System for Children -- Second Edition, Teacher Rating Scale -- Preschool Form (Reynolds & Kamphaus, 2004). Teachers rated students at baseline, after the intervention, and after a four-week withdrawal phase. Results from teacher ratings were suggestive of short-term improvements in externalizing behavior rates; however, long-term improvement in externalizing behavior was not observed. Results and recommendations for future research based on audio recordings and session notes are also presented.