ERIC Number: EJ1482551
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025-Sep
Pages: 14
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1063-4266
EISSN: EISSN-1538-4799
Available Date: 0000-00-00
Using a Mindfulness-Based Intervention with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder to Decrease Disruptive Behavior in Early Elementary Inclusion Classrooms
Erica O. Lee1; Robin P. Ennis2; Lauren E. Anson3; Jennifer Kilgo3; Lois M. Christensen3; Kelly Hill3; Despina Stavrinos2
Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, v33 n3 p145-158 2025
Students with emotional dysregulation are not equipped with the ability to manage their own behavior. This often leads to major disruptions in the general education setting, interfering with the student's learning and the learning of others. This study examined the effects of a mindfulness-based intervention on the presence of disruptive behavior in children with autism spectrum disorder or developmental delays in early elementary inclusion classrooms. An ABAB single-case research design was conducted on four students with characteristics of autism spectrum disorder between the ages of 5 and 8 to determine the effects of a mindfulness-based intervention on their disruptive behavior patterns. The researcher developed a mindfulness-based intervention comprised of structured breathing, mindful movement activities, and statements of positive affirmation for use during this 6-week study. Results of participation in a mindfulness-based intervention suggest an overall positive effect with mixed results on the rate of disruptive behavior. Limitations and future directions are discussed.
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Emotional Response, Self Control, Behavior Problems, Behavior Modification, Metacognition, Intervention, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Elementary School Students, Young Children, Program Effectiveness
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Behavior Assessment System for Children
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Author Affiliations: 1University of Montevallo, AL, USA; 2The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, USA; 3The University of Alabama-Birmingham, USA

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