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Peer reviewedMatson, Johnny L.; Kuhn, David E.; Dixon, Dennis R.; Mayville, Stephen B.; Laud, Rinita B.; Cooper, Christopher L.; Malone, Carrie J.; Minshawi, Noha F.; Singh, Ashuind N.; Luke, Melissa A.; Lott, Julia D.; Matson, Michael L. – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 2003
Since many problem behaviors of individuals with mental retardation are maintained by multiple functions, this project developed the Functional Assessment for multiple CausaliTy (FACT), an informant-based, forced-choice measure designed to identify the most prominent function associated with the occurrence of problem behaviors. This paper…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Behavior Problems, Elementary Secondary Education, Functional Behavioral Assessment
Peer reviewedPatel, Meeta R.; Carr, James E.; Kim, Christine; Robles, Adel; Eastridge, Dixie – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 2000
A study developed a systematic functional assessment package to reduce the stereotypy and self-injurious behaviors maintained by nonsocial reinforcement in two individuals with mental retardation. Differential reinforcement of zero rates of responding (DRO) procedures using stimuli within the targeted sensory classes were successful in eliminated…
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Children
Peer reviewedDeLeon, Iser G.; Kahng, SungWoo; Rodriguez-Catter, Vanessa; Sveinsdottir, Ingibjorg; Sadler, Christine – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 2003
An adolescent with developmental disabilities who used a wheelchair was anecdotally observed to display little aggressive behavior when being pushed, but higher rates when movement was terminated. A functional analysis confirmed the elevated aggression and the child was taught to request movement through appropriate means. Aggression decreased…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Aggression, Behavior Modification, Case Studies
Peer reviewedMeyer, Eugene A.; Hagopian, Louis P.; Paclawskyj, Theodosia R. – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1999
A function-based behavioral treatment package was developed for an 18-year-old male with mild mental retardation in a specialized inpatient unit for treatment of severe destructive behaviors associated with school refusal behavior. Treatment goals were achieved relatively quickly and follow-up data indicated treatment effects were durable.…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Case Studies
