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The Assessment of Basic Learning Abilities Test for Predicting Learning of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities: A Review
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Martin, Garry L.; Thorsteinsson, Jennifer R.; Yu, C. T.; Martin, Toby L.; Vause, Tricia – Behavior Modification, 2008
The Assessment of Basic Learning Abilities (ABLA) Test uses standard prompting and reinforcement procedures to assess the ease or difficulty with which a testee is able to learn a simple imitation and five two-choice discriminations. The authors review studies that have examined performance of participants with developmental disabilities (DD) on…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Developmental Disabilities, Predictive Validity, Cognitive Ability
Behavioral Interventions to Reduce the Pica of Persons with Developmental Disabilities
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McAdam, David B.; Sherman, James A.; Sheldon, Jan B.; Napolitano, Deborah A. – Behavior Modification, 2004
The consumption of nonfood items (i. e., pica) frequently occurs in persons with developmental disabilities. Pica may result in the puncture or blockage of the digestive tract, infestation by gastrointestinal parasites, and can interfere with an individuals daily learning, occupational performance, and quality of life. Twenty-six published studies…
Descriptors: Reinforcement, Program Effectiveness, Developmental Disabilities, Behavior Modification
Behavioral Treatment of Drooling: A Methodological Critique of the Literature with Clinical Guidelines and Suggestions for Future Research
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Van der Burg, Jan J. W.; Didden, Robert; Jongerius, Peter H.; Rotteveel, Jan J. – Behavior Modification, 2007
Many children with mental retardation and developmental disabilities suffer from the consequences of chronic drooling. Behavioral treatment for drooling should be considered before other, more intrusive treatments such as medication and surgery are implemented. However, empirical studies on behavioral procedures are scarce. This article reviews 19…
Descriptors: Surgery, Guidelines, Social Reinforcement, Positive Reinforcement
Use of Noncontingent Reinforcement in the Treatment of Challenging Behavior: A Review and Clinical Guide.
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Tucker, Madonna; Sigafoos, Jeff; Bushell, Heidi – Behavior Modification, 1998
Reviews studies involving noncontingent reinforcement (NCR) for the treatment of challenging behavior such as aggression, self-injury, and extreme tantrums in persons with developmental disabilities. A clinical guide for implementation is delineated. Among the advantages of NCR is ease of implementation. NCR appears particularly relevant for…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Development, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems
Questions about Behavioral Function in Mental Illness (QABF-MI): A Behavior Checklist for Functional Assessment of Maladaptive Behavior Exhibited by Individuals with Mental Illness
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Singh, Nirbhay N.; Matson, Johnny L.; Lancioni, Giulio E.; Singh, Ashvind N.; Adkins, Angela D.; McKeegan, Gerald F.; Brown, Stephen W. – Behavior Modification, 2006
The Questions About Behavioral Function (QABF), a 25-item rating scale, was developed to identify the function(s) of maladaptive behavior in individuals with developmental disabilities. The authors adapted it for use with individuals with serious mental illness who engage in maladaptive behavior and assessed the psychometric characteristics of the…
Descriptors: Mental Disorders, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Behavior Rating Scales, Developmental Disabilities