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An Assessment of Treatment Integrity in Behavioral Intervention Studies Conducted with Persons with Mental Retardation
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Wheeler, John J.; Mayton, Michael R.; Carter, Stacy L.; Chitiyo, Morgan; Menendez, Anthony L.; Huang, Ann – Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 2009
The purpose of this study was to assess the degree to which behavioral intervention studies conducted with persons with mental retardation operationally defined the independent variables and evaluated and reported measures of treatment integrity. The study expands the previous work in this area reported by Gresham, Gansle, and Noell (1993) and…
Descriptors: Intervention, Mental Retardation, Integrity, Functional Behavioral Assessment
Using Videoconferencing to Conduct Functional Analysis of Challenging Behavior and Develop Classroom Behavioral Support Plans for Students with Autism
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Machalicek, Wendy; O'Reilly, Mark; Chan, Jeffrey M.; Lang, Russell; Rispoli, Mandy; Davis, Tonya; Shogren, Karrie; Sigafoos, Jeff; Lancioni, Giulio; Antonucci, Massimo; Langthorne, Paul; Andrews, Alonzo; Didden, Robert – Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 2009
We conducted a functional analysis of challenging behavior for two students with autism using widely available videoconferencing equipment (laptop computers equipped with web cameras). Observers used the videoconferencing facilities to collect data on challenging behavior and to instruct the therapist conducting the assessment. Results of the…
Descriptors: Intervention, Autism, Behavior Modification, Computers
Noncontingent Escape Access to Self-Reinforcement to Increase Task Engagement for Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities
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Cihak, David F.; Gama, Robert I. – Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 2008
This study determined the effectiveness of noncontingent escape access to self-reinforcement, as a student-directed intervention. Three students successfully used a break card to systematically decrease inappropriate behavior maintained by negative reinforcement while increasing task engagement. In addition, teachers completed an Intervention…
Descriptors: Intervention, Behavior Modification, Self Reward, Negative Reinforcement
Functional Analysis and Reduction of Inappropriate Spitting
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Carter, Stacy L.; Wheeler, John J. – Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 2007
Functional analysis was used to determine the possible function of inappropriate spitting behavior of an adult woman who had been diagnosed with profound mental retardation. Results of an initial descriptive assessment indicated a possible attention function and led to an attention-based intervention, which was deemed ineffective at reducing the…
Descriptors: Intervention, Severe Mental Retardation, Behavior Problems, Functional Behavioral Assessment
Turkish Special Education Teachers' Implementation of Functional Analysis in Classroom Settings
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Erbas, Dilek; Yucesoy, Serife; Turan, Yasemin; Ostrosky, Michaelene M. – Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 2006
Three Turkish special education teachers conducted a functional analysis to identify variables that might initiate or maintain the problem behaviors of three children with developmental disabilities. The analysis procedures were conducted in natural classroom settings. In Phase 1, following initial training in functional analysis procedures, the…
Descriptors: Special Education, Special Education Teachers, Developmental Disabilities, Behavior Problems
Teachers' View of Transition Services: Results from a Statewide Survey in South Carolina
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Zhang, Dalun; Ivester, Joy; Katsiyannis, Antonis – Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 2005
This study examined high school and middle school transition practices from the perspective of special education teacher leaders. Results indicated that the majority of schools offer functional curricula, social skills training, and an array of school-based functional learning opportunities. However, a significant number of schools did not provide…
Descriptors: Teacher Leadership, Special Education Teachers, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Disabilities