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Reading Problems, Psychiatric Disorders, and Functional Impairment from Mid- To Late Adolescence.
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Goldston, David B.; Walsh, Adam; Mayfield Arnold, Elizabeth; Reboussin, Beth; Sergent Daniel, Stephanie; Erkanli, Alaattin; Nutter, Dennis; Hickman, Enith; Palmes, Guy; Snider, Erica; Wood, Frank B. – Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2007
Objective: To examine psychiatric morbidity and functional impairment of adolescents with and without poor reading skills during mid- to late adolescence. Method: The sample consisted of 188 adolescents, 94 with poor reading skills and 94 with typical reading skills, screened from a larger sample in the public schools at age 15. To assess…
Descriptors: Late Adolescents, Economically Disadvantaged, Adolescents, Schizophrenia
Noncontingent Peer Attention as Treatment for Disruptive Classroom Behavior.
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Jones, Kevin M.; Drew, Heather A.; Weber, Nicole L. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2000
A functional analysis isolated peer attention as the primary maintaining variable for disruptive behavior by a student (age 8) with attention deficit hyperactivity disorders. Using a brief reversal design, noncontingent reinforcement was then shown to reduce disruptive behavior related to the peer attention condition. (Contains three references.)…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Classroom Techniques
Extinction Effects during the Assessment of Multiple Problem Behaviors.
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Magee, Sandy K.; Ellis, Janet – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2000
Extinction effects were evaluated in a multiple baseline across behaviors design with 2 boys (ages 7 and 8) with disabilities after just one of several target problem behaviors was observed during a functional analysis. Other target behaviors emerged as extinction was introduced sequentially across all problem behaviors. (Contains three…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems
The Use of Classroom-Based Brief Functional Analyses with Preschoolers At-Risk for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
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Boyajian, Amy E.; DuPaul, George J.; Handler, Marcie Wartel; Eckert, Tanya L.; McGoey, Kara E. – School Psychology Review, 2001
Assesses the efficacy of using brief functional analysis procedures in preschool classrooms for students at-risk for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Results indicated that aggressive behavior was maintained by either positive or negative reinforcement contingencies. Results are discussed in relation to implementing functional…
Descriptors: Aggression, Attention Deficit Disorders, Classroom Environment, Early Intervention
Patterns of Parent-Reported Homework Problems among ADHD-Referred and Non-Referred Children
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Power, Thomas J.; Werba, Branlyn E.; Watkins, Marley W.; Angelucci, Jennifer G.; Eiraldi, Ricardo B. – School Psychology Quarterly, 2006
This study was the first to investigate patterns of homework problems, as assessed by parent reports on the Homework Problem Checklist (HPC), among children in general education and those referred to an evaluation and treatment program for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In Study 1, parents of general education students in grades…
Descriptors: Children, Parent Child Relationship, Attention Deficit Disorders, Hyperactivity
Effectiveness of a Computer-Facilitated, Interactive Social Skills Training Program for Boys with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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Fenstermacher, Kevin; Olympia, Daniel; Sheridan, Susan M. – School Psychology Quarterly, 2006
Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at significant risk for a variety of comorbid conditions, including social skills deficits. Although interventions addressing various aspects of social difficulties with these children have been developed, few researchers have integrated new technology with existing social skills…
Descriptors: Children, Attention Deficit Disorders, Hyperactivity, Training
Implementation of a Comprehensive Schoolwide Behavioral Intervention: The ABC Program
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Pelham, William E., Jr.; Massetti, Greta M.; Wilson, Tracey; Kipp, Heidi; Myers, David; Standley, Beth B. Newman; Billheimer, Sheila; Waschbusch, Daniel A. – Journal of Attention Disorders, 2005
The Academic and Behavioral Competencies (ABC) Program, a schoolwide program to reduce classroom disruption and encourage rule following, academic task completion, and homework completion, is described. The program was initially developed and implemented in an elementary school with a high-risk population. Data from teachers, parents, and children…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Program Effectiveness, Comprehensive Guidance, Program Implementation