Learning objectives:

• Define and describe the core principles of Parent Management Training (PMT) and its application in outpatient/school settings for addressing disruptive behaviors in children
• Identify the use of differential attention as a behavioral strategy to reduce challenging behaviors and increase desired behaviors in children through selective reinforcement
• Demonstrate the ability to coach parents in implementing “special time” to strengthen the parent-child relationship, enhance positive attention, and serve as a foundation for effective behavior management