How are behavioural interventions delivered to children (5–11 years old): a systematic mapping review - Brigden, Crawley et al Dec 2019

full paper here
https://bmjpaedsopen.bmj.com/content/3/1/e000543

 

How would they classify LP?

 

Of course her 12 corrections do not appear to have slowed her down...

 

How do you get a 'should' out of an observational meta study?

 

Want to laugh? And cry. At the same time.

(This is actually a real paragraph found in a Crawley paper, seriously)

 

"What this study adds?

• This review highlights intervention characteristics to consider when designing and delivering interventions for children 5–11 years old. Interventions for children aged 5–11 years typically involve parents, span multiple settings, use a ‘First Wave’ behavioural modality and integrate interactive techniques (play, arts, story and/or game-based techniques)."

So, basically, this review adds ..... nothing.

For anyone interested:
Behavioural interventions (‘First Wave’) are based on the theory that all behaviours are learnt (through classical and operant conditioning)11 and that maladaptive behaviours can be changed using principles such as reinforcement, modelling, graded tasks and habit formation.12 Cognitive-behavioural (CBT, ‘Second Wave’) interventions are based on the principle that thoughts, feelings, physical sensations and actions are interconnected; individuals are supported to identify negative/unhelpful patterns in their cognitions, emotions, behaviours, physical sensations and supported to adopt more adaptive patterns.13 The ‘Third Wave’ of cognitive-behavioural interventions are characterised by techniques such as metacognition, acceptance, mindfulness, compassion and spirituality.11

 

Stating the obvious has become an art form, but perhaps cognitive reinforcement is required for the consultant team.

I sat in on an educational psychology feedback workshop, which due to parents present was mainly concerned with autism, dyslexia and placing kids in appropriate schools at primary and at secondary transition.

This is pretty well done locally and was a bit of a compliment fishing exercise, but did raise a few points that staff had not thought of/ thought through including recommending CBT for a non verbal autistic teenager (!) His mum was good about it - I don't think she thought they were serious.
They had not heard of DBT - seemed to be a bit if a one trick pony.