APA Dictionary of Psychology

family intervention

Updated on 11/15/2023
  1. a synonym for family therapy.
  2. an intervention taught by a therapist to one family member (e.g., parent) who then delivers the intervention to another family member (e.g., child) in the home. It is frequently used as an early intervention for a variety of disorders, such as autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, speech and language pathology, and disruptive behavior disorders.
  3. see intervention.

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