Therapy Attitude Inventory – TAI

Regarding techniques of disciplining, I feel I have learned: (1 = Nothing, 2 = Very Little, 3 = A Few New Techniques, 4 = Several New Techniques, 5 = Very Many Useful Techniques)

Regarding techniques for teaching my child new skills, I feel I have learned: (1 = Nothing, 2 = Very Little, 3 = A Few New Techniques, 4 = Several New Techniques, 5 = Very Many Useful Techniques)

Regarding the relationship between myself and my child, I feel we get along: (1 = Much Worse Than Before, 2 = Somewhat Worse Than Before, 3 = The Same As Before, 4 = Somewhat Better Than Before, 5 = Very Much Better Than Before)

Regarding my confidence in my ability to discipline my child, I feel: (1 = Much Less Confident, 2 = Somewhat Less Confident, 3 = The Same, 4 = Somewhat More Confident, 5 = Much More Confident)

The major behavior problems that my child presented at home before the program started are at this time: (1 = Considerably Worse, 2 = Somewhat Worse, 3 = The Same, 4 = Somewhat Improved, 5 = Greatly Improved)

I feel that my child’s compliance to my commands or requests is at this time: (1 = Considerably Worse, 2 = Somewhat Worse, 3 = The Same, 4 = Somewhat Improved, 5 = Greatly Improved)

Regarding the progress my child has made in his/her general behavior, I am: (1 = Very Dissatisfied, 2 = Somewhat Dissatisfied, 3 = Neutral, 4 = Somewhat Satisfied, 5 = Very Satisfied)

To what degree has the treatment program helped with other general personal or family problems not directly related to your child in the program: (1 = Hindered Much More Than Helped, 2 = Hindered Slightly, 3 = Neither Helped Nor Hindered, 4 = Helped Somewhat, 5 = Helped Very Much)

I feel the type of program that was used to help me improve the behaviors of my child was: (1 = Very Poor, 2 = Poor, 3 = Adequate, 4 = Good, 5 = Very Good)

My general feeling about the program I participate in, is: (1 = I Disliked It Very Much, 2 = I Disliked It Somewhat, 3 = I Feel Neutral, 4 = I Liked It Somewhat, 5 = I Liked It Very Much)

My overall level of comfort regarding the in-room coaching was: (1 = I Was Very Uncomfortable, 2 = I Was Somewhat Uncomfortable, 3 = I Feel Neutral, 4 = I Was Somewhat Comfortable, 5 = I Was Very Comfortable)

Level of comfort with the ethnicity of your therapist/coach: (1 = Not Comfortable, 2 = Somewhat Uncomfortable, 3 = Neutral, 4 = Somewhat Comfortable, 5 = Very Comfortable)

Level of comfort with the ethnicity of the assessment staff: (1 = Not Comfortable, 2 = Somewhat Uncomfortable, 3 = Neutral, 4 = Somewhat Comfortable, 5 = Very Comfortable)

To what degree have the skills you learned in this treatment program been accepted by the people in your family (e.g., mother/father, adult siblings, other extended relatives): (1 = Not Accepted, 2 = Somewhat Not Accepted, 3 = Neutral, 4 = Somewhat Accepted, 5 = Very Accepted)

To what degree have the skills you learned in this treatment program been accepted by the people in your community (e.g., neighbors, other school/Head start parent, friends): (1 = Not Accepted, 2 = Somewhat Not Accepted, 3 = Neutral, 4 = Somewhat Accepted, 5 = Very Accepted)

To what degree feel that the skills you have learned in this program are consistent with your religious, or spiritual upbringing and values: (1 = Not Consistent, 2 = Somewhat Inconsistent, 3 = Neutral, 4 = Somewhat Consistent, 5 = Very Consistent)