Select one of the common approaches mental health professionals use to support individuals living with a developmental disability.

In 500-750 words,

provide a brief historical background of the development of that treatment approach.

Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)
Family therapy and support groups
Pivotal Response Training (PRT)
Discrete Trial Training (DTT)

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Note: This assignment assesses the following programmatic competency:

4.1:

Determine coping approaches for various mental health crisis situations.

Requirements:

Explain the historical background of the development of the selected treatment approach that is used to support individuals living with a developmental disability 4.1: Determine coping approaches for various mental health crisis situations.The summary provides a comprehensive explanation of the historical background of the selected treatment approach that is used to support individuals living with a developmental disability.

Thesis Development and Purpose: Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

Argument Logic and Construction: Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.

Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use): Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic

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