Adaptation and Pilot Testing of a Behavioral Parent Training Program for Parents of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children

Adaptation and Pilot Implementation of the Family Check-Up for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children

Despite being more likely than typical hearing children to experience disruptive behavior problems, children who are deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) rarely receive behavioral interventions to prevent the long-term costly outcomes of behavior problems. This pilot project will systematically adapt an evidence-based behavioral parent training (BPT) intervention to increase its acceptability and relevance for parents of young DHH children. Two parents of DHH children will be trained in the adapted BPT for DHH children. They will each deliver the intervention to five families with DHH preschool-aged children.

Parent/Caregivers and Children:

Inclusion Criteria:

• Parent/caregiver is age 18 years or older
• Parent/caregiver is the custodial guardian of a deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) child
• DHH child is 2-5 years old
• DHH child has used hearing aid(s) and/or cochlear implant(s) for > 6 months
• Parent/caregiver is able to read English and either speak/understand English or use American Sign Language

Exclusion Criteria:

• Active child protective services case
• DHH child of interest has been diagnosed with a severe developmental delay, severe autism, debilitating neurological condition, etc.
• Parent/caregiver has already accessed behavioral health services for the DHH child

Parent Coaches/Interventionists:

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 18 years or older
• Parent of a DHH child
• Able to speak, understand, and read English

Exclusion Criteria:

- None