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Direct linkMatson, Johnny L.; Sipes, Megan; Horovitz, Max; Worley, Julie A.; Shoemaker, Mary E.; Kozlowski, Alison M. – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2011
One-hundred seventy-three studies that employed functional assessment were evaluated with respect to types of challenging behaviors studied and the functions identified that maintained those behaviors. For most studies, two to three behaviors were targeted. Of the 38 different challenging behaviors identified, self-injurious behavior (SIB) and…
Descriptors: Self Destructive Behavior, Behavior Modification, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Behavior Problems
Matson, Johnny L.; Mahan, Sara; LoVullo, Santino V. – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2009
Great strides have been made in the development of skills and procedures to aid children with developmental disabilities to establish maximum independence and quality of life. Paramount among the treatment methods that have empirical support are treatments based on applied behavior analysis. These methods are often very labor intensive. Thus,…
Descriptors: Parent Participation, Quality of Life, Developmental Disabilities, Parent Education
Matson, Johnny L. – Education and Training of the Mentally Retarded, 1982
Studies about depression in mentally retarded individuals are examined. The studies use case report or single case designs and measure the effects of drug therapy and behavior modification. The lack of research on this topic is noted, and future directions are suggested. (CL)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Depression (Psychology), Drug Therapy, Literature Reviews
Matson, Johnny L.; Dixon, Dennis R.; Matson, Michael L. – Educational Psychology, 2005
Current methods of assessing and treating aggression in children and adolescents with developmental disabilities were reviewed. While a number of measures have been developed to assess aggression in the general population, there are relatively few assessment methods for use with children and adolescents with developmental disabilities. In all, 54…
Descriptors: Measures (Individuals), Psychometrics, Developmental Disabilities, Behavior Problems
Peer reviewedMatson, Johnny L.; Coe, David A. – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1992
This article reviews applications of the applied behavior analysis ideas of B. F. Skinner and others to persons with both mental retardation and emotional disturbance. The review examines implications of behavior analysis for operant conditioning and radical behaviorism, schedules of reinforcement, and emotion and mental illness. (DB)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavioral Science Research, Behaviorism, Emotional Disturbances
Peer reviewedMatson, Johnny L.; Taras, Marie E. – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1989
Studies assessing treatments for severe behavior problems of developmentally delayed persons were reviewed. Procedures used in the 382 studies, published from 1967-1987, were analyzed in terms of problem behaviors, side effects, and treatment methods. Also examined were number of studies reported yearly, maintenance and generalization of effects,…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Developmental Disabilities, Intervention
Peer reviewedMatson, Johnny L.; And Others – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1996
This article reviews 251 studies evaluating the behavioral treatment of autism from 1980 to 1995. Each study is analyzed for the target behaviors and behavioral techniques that were implemented. Target behaviors included aberrant behaviors, social skills, language, daily living skills, and academic skills. Behavioral techniques are identified as…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Autism, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems
