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Mitchell, Meghan B.; Miller, L. Stephen; Woodard, John L.; Davey, Adam; Martin, Peter; Burgess, Molly; Poon, Leonard W. – Gerontologist, 2011
Purpose of the Study: There is lack of consensus on the best method of functional assessment, and there is a paucity of studies on daily functioning in centenarians. We sought to compare associations between performance-based, self-report, and proxy report of functional status in centenarians. We expected the strongest relationships between proxy…
Descriptors: Older Adults, Aging (Individuals), Performance Based Assessment, Functional Behavioral Assessment
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Jones, Christopher D.; Chancey, Roy; Lowe, Laura A.; Risler, Edwin A. – Research on Social Work Practice, 2010
Objective: This research study assesses the effectiveness of participation in a multimodal/holistic residential treatment program on changing deviant sexual interests and functional impairment among sexually abusive youth. Method: A one-group pretest posttest design was utilized to examine pretest (intake) and posttest (discharge) scores for 58…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Sexuality, Aggression, Juvenile Justice
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Miltich, Aimee P.; Hunt, Mary Helen; Meyers, Joel – California School Psychologist, 2004
The current study investigated a needs assessment survey designed to measure perceptions of causes of dropout and school violence and related interventions. The needs assessment was conceptualized as a first step to be taken by schools to facilitate program planning, school-based implementation and acceptability of programs designed to prevent…
Descriptors: Violence, Needs Assessment, Dropout Prevention, Dropouts
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Burley, Rebecca; Waller, Raymond J. – TEACHING Exceptional Children Plus, 2005
Freddy, a student diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder served for part of the school day in special education, was having difficulty staying on task. Teachers reported that Freddy was continuously getting up out of his seat, bothering classmates, and making verbal comments or requests without raising his hand. Observations were…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Disabilities, Special Education, Behavior Problems