Title
Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up: Addressing the Needs of Infants and Toddlers Exposed to Inadequate or Problematic Caregiving
Date
2017
Author(s)
Mary Dozier and Kristin Bernard
Brief Type
Model(s)
- Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up (ABC)
Description
Parental sensitivity is key to the development of brain architecture, self-regulatory capabilities, and secure, organized attachments for infants and young children. For a variety of reasons, many parents struggle providing sensitive, responsive care. Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-up (ABC) is a 10-session home visiting program developed to enhance parental sensitivity. ABC has been shown effective in enhancing parental sensitivity, and enhancing children’s attachment security and regulatory capabilities. A key feature of the intervention is providing parents practice and feedback in interacting sensitively with their children. Effectiveness in dissemination sites has been impressive, likely because treatment fidelity is defined well and monitored carefully. (author abstract)
Data Collection Methods
- Record and document reviews
Status
Finished
For More Information
Dozier, M., & Bernard, K. (2017). Attachment and biobehavioral catch-up: Addressing the needs of infants and toddlers exposed to inadequate or problematic caregiving. Current Opinion in Psychology, 15, 111–117. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.copsyc.2017.03.003
Author Contact Information:
Mary Dozier
mdozier@psych.udel.edu
Topics
- Participant, Family, and Program Outcomes
- Program Quality, Continuous Quality Improvement, and Fidelity