The term Evidence based practice was developed to replace the historical customary practice view of psychological treatment and can be looked at as a preferred set of procedures considered standard within an organization. More specifically, Evidence based practice (EBPP) is defined as a triad system that is intricately intertwined by scientific research, clinical expertise and client values and preferences. The use of evidence based practice has become more prevalent in recent years considering suggested research findings which points to the ineffectiveness of employing treatment techniques and interventions with clients that have not been generated by sound evidence. As a science, psychology is presumably rooted in the scientific method which …show more content…
For instance, in child and adolescent clinical psychology, the use of Applied behavioral analysis has obtained credence in treating Autism spectrum disorders. Similarly, behavior therapy has been used to treat behavioral problems including phobias, encopresis and enuresis in children and adolescents. Likewise, the Achenbach System of Empirically Based Assessment (ASEBA) has been proven useful in identifying problem behaviors in both children and adolescents during assessments. The ASEBA further provides child psychologists with useful information that can be used to determine treatment course and direction. Other benefits of EBPP involves the opportunity for clients to become advocates of their treatment course, minimizes psychologists’ subjective treatment view, and improve collaboration in the therapeutic alliance. It further allows child and adolescent psychologists to have a common language and allows for the incorporation of client values, cultures, perception and flexibility on the part of psychologists. Other evidenced based treatments that have been used by child and adolescent psychologists in their work with children include; parent management training, behavior management programs, child focused programs and parent-child interaction