Mentally challenged generally expressed wide variety of problematic behaviors such as disobediences, head banging, self-injuring, excessive crying and so on. After making detailed assessment for finding out the frequency and severity of behavior, functional analysis is made to find out the factors influencing on such behaviors. After that specially designed Program is developed to modify problematic behaviors and at this context parents are given instructions in implementing the modifying the target behavior at home level. The follow up takes place at regular intervals to maintain the progress.

Misconceptions in parents of mentally challenged, are widely seen, so guidance is given to understand the nature of mental retardation and the needs of the child at different stages of life. Parental expectations are worked out promote harmonious development of the child in the family setting. Emotional problems of the parents are also addressed.

Parents orientation and guidance programs conducted during..