Prevention of behavioral disorders in children with developmental problems

Abstract

This paper presents research results concerning developmental data (ET 6–6 and SSV) in the context of community based prevention of disruptive behavior. The analysis included data from 61 children between 3 and 6 years of age. The research aimed to analyze associations between SDQ behavior ratings and the scores of developmental tests. In addition evaluation data of the PEP quality management are illustrated. Moreover, recommendations concerning the need of follow-up treatment were evaluated. Significant reduction of disruptive behavior and the total problem behavior score as well as enhancement of prosocial behavior are reported. The purpose of the screening was to identify associations between the appearance of behavioral dysfunction and developmental disorders. Therefore, a regression analysis was performed including the parental SDQ ratings and the results of developmental tests which showed significant associations between developmental disorders and behavioral dysfunction. For the ET 6–6 developmental dimensions body awareness, gross motor and expressive language, substantial correlations with the SDQ prosocial scale and the SDQ problem scales could be found.