Department
Counseling and Human Services
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Date of Award
10-2020
Format
Degree Level
Ph.D.
URI
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Proquest Document ID
2490961299
Identifier
ETD2020Wasonga
School/University
St. Mary's University
Copyright date
10-2020
Document Type
Dissertation
First Advisor
Carolyn Y Tubbs
Abstract
The purpose of this research was to evaluate the use of a new treatment protocol, the systemic treatment plan (STP) by identifying the predictors of positive treatment outcomes for individuals diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and comorbid mental health conditions. This study examined the relationship between challenging behaviors, psychiatric conditions, and positive treatment outcomes for individuals with IDD and co-occurring disorders, particularly those individuals whose treatment was driven by the STP. A linear regression analysis was conducted to determine which challenging behaviors and psychiatric disorders best predict positive outcomes in systemically engaged treatment. The results from this study indicated that challenging behaviors did not act as predictors of positive outcomes in treatment. However, the results demonstrated that having a diagnosis of Autism acted as the best predictor of positive outcomes when the STP was used in treatment.
Recommended Citation
Wasonga, Jacob Omondi, "Predictors of Positive Outcomes in Treating Individuals Diagnosed with IDD and Comorbid Psychiatric Disorders" (2020). Dissertations. 42.
https://commons.stmarytx.edu/dissertations/42
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