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Mullins, Laura; Scott, Victoria – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Developmental support agencies support many adults with intellectual disabilities in the community. Unfortunately, these adults often exhibit high rates of challenging behaviour, which present significant pressures on these service providers. Agencies need to develop effective means of increasing their capacity to provide quality support. Previous…
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Adults, Behavior Problems, Positive Behavior Supports
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Mahon, Dearbaile; Walsh, Edith; Holloway, Jennifer; Lydon, Helena – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Behaviour support plans (BSPs), if accurately implemented, have been found to increase skills and decrease challenging behaviour of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Training is essential for staff to acquire the skills necessary for accurate implementation. The aim of this systematic literature review was to evaluate…
Descriptors: Positive Behavior Supports, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Residential Care
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Konstantinidou, Ioanna; Dillenburger, Karola; Ramey, Devon – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2023
Positive Behaviour Support is an applied behaviour analytic system of support that is utilised in schools and in residential care settings for children and adults with disabilities who engage in challenging behaviour. Implementation fidelity depends on appropriate staff training and organisational behaviour management. A systematic literature…
Descriptors: Positive Behavior Supports, Program Effectiveness, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems
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Van keer, Ines; Maes, Bea – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2018
Background: In typical development, primarily contextual factors at the family level are clearly associated with child developmental outcomes. In contrast, knowledge about the contextual factors influencing the developmental characteristics of children (0-12 years) with severe to profound intellectual disability is scarce. Method: Through…
Descriptors: Severe Intellectual Disability, Context Effect, Child Development, Young Children
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Cox, Alison D.; Dube, Charmayne; Temple, Beverley – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2015
Many individuals with intellectual disability engage in challenging behaviour. This can significantly limit quality of life and also negatively impact caregivers (e.g., direct care staff, family caregivers and teachers). Fortunately, efficacious staff training may alleviate some negative side effects of client challenging behaviour. Currently, a…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Behavior Problems, Literature Reviews, Staff Development
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Vesely, Colleen K.; Ewaida, Marriam; Anderson, Elaine A. – Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 2014
The cultural competence of 13 parenting education programs for Latino families with young children was examined in this study. Based on our analyses, we make several recommendations for improving the cultural competence and effectiveness of parenting education programs for Latino families with young children. Specifically, we recommend the…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Parent Education, Hispanic Americans, Program Effectiveness
Chen, Kuei-Lung; Blendinger, Jack; McGrath, Vincent – 2000
An adapted version of the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire was used to collect data regarding three types of job satisfaction: general, intrinsic, and extrinsic among high school assistant principals in Mississippi. Forty-nine percent of the 245 assistant principals surveyed participated in the study. Results indicated a high degree of…
Descriptors: Assistant Principals, Attendance, Behavior Problems, Discipline
Duke, Daniel Linden; Meckel, Adrienne Maravich – 1980
Written primarily for teachers and educators, school administrators and personnel, policy makers, and parents, this book discusses the alternative control procedures available to educators faced with student behavior problems and presents one set--those related to problem management--as most effective. The authors' Systematic Management Plan for…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Conflict Resolution, Data Collection, Discipline
Munn, Pamela, Ed. – 1994
This book is the product of collaboration between Education and Social Work, at both the national and local level, on a project to identify and disseminate examples of good practice in the provision for children and young people presenting social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties. There are many issues which surround the setting up and…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Change Strategies, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education
Evaluation Technologies, Inc., Arlington, VA. – 1979
This volume serves as a source of information about the relationship of Teacher Corps Youth Advocacy Project activities to the field of secondary school reform for troubled youth. This document presents major theories about educating troubled youth, theoretically-based programs, and research and evaluation on their effectiveness. Theories are…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Change Strategies, Child Advocacy, Delinquent Behavior
Sommerville, Don; McDonald, Shirley – 2002
Part of a series on safe, drug-free, and effective schools, this monograph discusses developing school and community partnerships to assist students with behavior problems. It begins by offering a general description of the student with challenging behaviors and the determination of the students placement in the least restrictive environment.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems