Benchmark - Developmental Disabilities: Best Practices and Support

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Assignment

Benchmark - Developmental Disabilities: Best Practices and Support

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Due Date: Dec 20, 2017 23:59:59 Max Points:50

Details:

Select one of the treatment approaches below and provide a brief description of the treatment for a developmental disability that includes a discussion on evidence based practice (EBP) or best practice behind the treatment. A total of two cited references are required, one discussing the EBP. Your completed paper should be 750-1,000 words.

1. Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)
2. Family therapy and support groups
3. Pivotal Response Training (PRT)
4. Discrete Trial Training (DTT)

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Note: This assignment assesses the following programmatic competency:4.1: Determine coping approaches for various mental health crisis situations.