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Lansey, Kirsten R.; Antia, Shirin; MacFarland, Stephanie Z.; Umbreit, John – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2021
Students with intellectual and developmental disabilities have more opportunity to attend postsecondary education than ever before. Peer mentors who support these students sometimes need to manage challenging behavior. This study examined the impact of training and coaching with performance feedback on peer mentors' fidelity in implementing…
Descriptors: Coaching (Performance), Training, Feedback (Response), Fidelity
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Gann, Candace J.; Gaines, Sarah E.; Antia, Shirin D.; Umbreit, John; Liaupsin, Carl J. – Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education, 2015
This study examined the effectiveness of function-based interventions with students who are deaf or hard of hearing (D/HH). The participants were 3 elementary-aged males attending a center school for the deaf who exhibited chronic off-task behaviors throughout the school day. This study was conducted across 2 phases: (a) a descriptive functional…
Descriptors: Deafness, Hearing Impairments, Intervention, Elementary School Students
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Gann, Candace J.; Ferro, Jolenea B.; Umbreit, John; Liaupsin, Carl J. – Remedial and Special Education, 2014
This study examined the feasibility and effectiveness of a comprehensive function-based intervention applied across multiple inclusive classroom settings. The participant was a middle school student diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome who exhibited chronic off-task behaviors across all academic environments. This study was conducted across two…
Descriptors: Intervention, Asperger Syndrome, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Disabilities
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Whitford, Denise K.; Liaupsin, Carl J.; Umbreit, John; Ferro, Jolenea B. – Education and Treatment of Children, 2013
A comprehensive function-based intervention was developed to address the chronic, high levels of off-task behavior by a 15-year-old ninth grade Caucasian male with learning disabilities and ADHD. A descriptive FBA identified that the student's off-task behavior was reinforced by peer attention and task avoidance. Intervention involved the…
Descriptors: Functional Behavioral Assessment, Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, High School Students