title: A Three-Tier Model of Parent Education in Early Childhood: Applying a Problem-Solving Model.
abstract: Young children with developmental disabilities may be at heightened risk for experiencing problem behavior. Evidence suggests that inappropriate behavior in young children may be related to negative parent-child interactions. Parent education and support programs have a long history of utility and effectiveness in reducing negative parent-child interactions and behavior problems. Although these programs may be effective in preventing and resolving childhood behavioral problems, not every family benefits uniformly. This article discusses how a three-tier model of intervention can be applied to parent education for young children with developmental disabilities in the context of early childhood education programs. Furthermore, the authors discuss how a problem-solving model can be used to make decisions regarding intervention provision.
authors.affiliation: Syracuse University, New York.
authors.forename: Laura Lee
authors.initials: LL
authors.lastname: McIntyre
authors.forename: Leah K
authors.initials: LK
authors.lastname: Phaneuf