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Moye, Jennifer; Marson, Daniel C.; Edelstein, Barry – American Psychologist, 2013
Over the past 40 years, the assessment and scientific study of capacity in older adults has emerged as a distinct field of clinical and research activity for psychologists. This new field reflects the convergence of several trends: the aging of American society, the growing incidence and prevalence of dementia, and the patient rights,…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Gerontology, Older Adults, Personal Autonomy
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Duncan, Susan Hanley; Dickie, Ida – Prevention Researcher, 2013
The notion that everyone who is impacted by a crime has an investment in the process of how the offender is dealt with is gaining acceptance in diverse contexts around the world. This notion, called restorative justice, is an approach that brings together the offender and individuals impacted by the offender's behavior in a problem-solving process…
Descriptors: Stakeholders, Pilot Projects, Juvenile Justice, Victims of Crime
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Whittingham, Koa; Sofronoff, Kate; Sheffield, Jeanie; Sanders, Matthew R. – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2009
This study was conducted in conjunction with a randomised controlled trial of the parenting program Stepping Stones Triple P for parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. The current study concerned examination of the qualitative data arising from the RCT as well as evaluation of the particular parenting strategies that the parents found…
Descriptors: Autism, Child Rearing, Parents, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
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Green, Judith A. – Education and Urban Society, 2009
Improving student discipline is a constant challenge in the field of P-12 education. The challenge is especially great for district-level administrators who must address the educational and social needs of all students. As a district-level administrator, the author participates in a study of a midwestern district of elementary (preschool-8)…
Descriptors: Discipline, Discipline Policy, Educational Practices, Program Implementation
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McLaren, Elizabeth M.; Hall, Phyllis J.; Fox, Pamela – NHSA Dialog, 2009
This article examines the Kentucky Initiative for Social Skill and Emotional Development which provides annual training and technical assistance to build early childhood programs' capacity to deliver practices known to promote social and emotional competency. The initiative is based on the 3-tiered Positive Behavior Support model that teaches…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Technical Assistance, Emotional Development, Interpersonal Competence
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Biniker, Kristi L.; Pindiprolu, Sekhar S. – Journal of the International Association of Special Education, 2008
In the United States, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (2004) mandates functional assessment based behavioral support plans for all students with disabilities who display challenging behavior. However, very few studies have been undertaken to examine the effectiveness of the functional assessment-based behavioral plans with high…
Descriptors: Nontraditional Education, Intervention, Behavior Disorders, Functional Behavioral Assessment