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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2021 May 1.
Published in final edited form as: J Community Psychol. 2019 Dec 9;48(4):1194–1214. doi: 10.1002/jcop.22296

Table 3.

Recommended adaptations.

Adaptation
Domains
Adaptation
Reason
Adaptation
Goal
Adaptation Type
- specifier
Therapist Recommendations Parent Recommendations
Modifications to AIM HI Therapist Training Facilitate therapist delivery of AIM HI with Latinx/Spanish speaking families Improve fit with recipients (to address recipient language) Tailoring training -language Conduct initial training workshop in SpanishProvide additional video training examples in Spanish --
Increase therapist confidence and competence in working with culturally diverse clients Improve fit with recipients (to address recipient cultural factors) Integrating supplemental training strategies Provide training in incorporating cultural values in AIM HI delivery --
Tailoring training - cultural -- Involve family members in AIM HI delivery;Therapist should get to know the family (considering familismo);Therapists should invite parents’ questions in session (considering respeto)
Intervention Content and Contextual Modifications Increase accessibility for Spanish speaking families Improve fit with recipients (to address recipient language) Tailoring - language Provide additional translated AIM HI materials Provide AIM HI intervention in parent preferred language
Facilitate parents’ participation and engagement Increase reach or engagement Changes in packaging or materials Provide video testimonials outlining what parents can expect from intervention --
Tailoring -- Provide parents with the overall treatment plan;Simplify assignments to ensure parents’ success
Facilitate parent understanding and learning Improve effectiveness/outcomes Tailoring Simplify behavioral terminology Use clear language, avoid technical jargon; Provide examples to explain concepts;
Changes in packaging or materials Provide glossary of intervention terms;Provide parent workbook;Send text messages to parents to encourage and remind to use skills --
Extending pacing -- Address one treatment goal at a time.