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Developmental Disabilities and Child Abuse and Neglect: The Ecobehavioural Imperative

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 October 2014

John R. Lutzker
John R. Lutzker*
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University of Judaism
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Abstract

Described here is a brief history and critique of behavioural parent training, followed by a description of an ecobehavioural approach to families with children with developmental disabilities and families involved in child abuse and neglect. A definition of ecobehavioural is provided, along with suggestions for future research.

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Behaviour Change , Volume 9 , Issue 3 , September 1992, pp. 149 - 156
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Copyright © The Author(s) 1992

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