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What Do We Know about the Efficacy of Group Work for Sexual Offenders with an Intellectual Disability? Where to from Here?
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Keeling, Jenny A.; Rose, John L.; Beech, Anthony R. – Journal of Sexual Aggression, 2008
Research into the treatment of sexual offenders with an intellectual disability has increased over the past decade. This research can be used to investigate the efficacy of treatment; however, empirical limitations of the research make generalizations difficult. Marques has provided a framework for examining treatment efficacy that emphasizes the…
Descriptors: Crime, Sexual Abuse, Mental Retardation, Group Counseling
Cognitive-Behavioral Approaches to the Training of Intelligence in the Retarded.
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Sternberg, Robert J. – Journal of Special Education, 1981
The author reviews cognitive-behavioral approaches to the training of intelligence in the retarded. A proposed structure of intelligent behavior is presented that serves as the basis for classifying the intended foci of the various training programs. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Cognitive Development, Intelligence, Mental Retardation
Toward a New Paradigm in Substance Abuse and Other Problem Behavior Prevention for Youth: Youth Development and Empowerment Approach.
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Kim, Sehwan; Crutchfield, Charles; Williams, Charles; Hepler, Nancy – Journal of Drug Education, 1998
Addresses a paradigm shift taking place in the field of substance-abuse prevention for youth. Introduces the youth development and empowerment (YD&E) approach, an innovative program for treating substance abuse and other problem behavior. Discusses the process of implementing the YD&E program. (MKA)
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Behavior Modification, Empowerment, Opportunities
Cognitive-Behavioral Approaches to the Training of Intelligence in the Retarded.
Sternberg, Robert J. – 1979
The article reviews the cognitive behavioral approaches to the training of intelligence in the mentally retarded. A proposed structure of intelligent behavior is presented that serves as the basis for classifying the intended foci of the various training programs. Selected training programs are reviewed in terms of this classification. The…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Cognitive Development, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education
Modifying Instructional Activities to Promote Desirable Behavior: A Conceptual and Practical Framework.
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Dunlap, Glen; Kern, Lee – School Psychology Quarterly, 1996
Summarizes a framework for conceptualizing and implementing a model to improve student behavior through individualized, assessment-based modifications of curricular activities. Includes a summary of research documenting the influence of curricular variables and presents a practical model of functional assessment and curricular revision. Concludes…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Children
The "Stay Alive from Education" (SAFE) Program: Description and Preliminary Pilot Testing.
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Wilkins, Tamara Tucker – Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, 2000
Describes and tests the Stay Alive from Education (SAFE) program, a one-hour behavior modification program that informs students of the dangers associated with driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol and not wearing seat belts. Quantitative data seem to suggest that students may change their driving behaviors due to the influence of…
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Behavior Modification, Driving While Intoxicated, Drug Abuse
Severe Mental Retardation: From Theory to Practice.
Bricker, Diane, Ed.; Filler, John, Ed. – 1985
Fourteen papers examine current issues and practices in the education of students with severe mental retardation (SMR). Papers touch upon the broad context of education for SMR students, programs for the SMR population, and critical issues. The following papers are presented: "The Severely Mentally Retarded Individual: Philosophical and…
Descriptors: Adult Programs, Behavior Modification, Court Litigation, Curriculum Development