The Development and Validation of Models of Risk for Behaviours That Challenge in Children With Developmental Disabilities: A Novel Machine Learning Approach

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• The research aims to develop and validate models that predict challenging behaviors in children with developmental disabilities.
• Developed machine learning models to predict behaviors that challenge (BtC).
• Validated the models using clinical data from children with developmental disabilities.
• Analyzed prediction accuracy and applicability to clinical practice.
• The models successfully predict challenging behaviors with high accuracy.
• Applications in clinical settings could lead to timely preventative interventions.
• Demonstrated potential for improving care strategies for children with developmental disabilities.