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Assessing and Treating Stereotypical Behaviors in Classrooms Using a Functional Approach
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Bruhn, Allison L.; Balint-Langel, Kinga; Troughton, Leonard; Langan, Sean; Lodge, Kelsey; Kortemeyer, Sara – Behavioral Disorders, 2015
For years, the assumption has been that stereotypical behaviors functioned only to provide sensory or automatic reinforcement. However, these behaviors also may serve social functions. Given the unsettled debate, functional behavior assessment and functional analysis can be used to identify the exact function of stereotypical behavior and design…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Antisocial Behavior, Intervention, Behavior Modification
Social Skills Instruction for Students At Risk for Antisocial Behavior: The Effects of Small-Group Instruction.
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Lane, Kathleen L.; Wehby, Joseph; Menzies, Holly M.; Doukas, Georgia L.; Munton, Sarah M.; Gregg, Rebecca M. – Behavioral Disorders, 2003
A study examined the effectiveness of a 10-week social skills instruction program for seven students (ages 8-9) at risk for antisocial behavior who were unresponsive to a schoolwide primary intervention program. Results indicated lasting decreases in both disruptive behaviors in the classroom and negative social interactions on the playground.…
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Elementary Education
Remediation and Prevention of Aggression: An Evaluation of the Regional Intervention Program over a Quarter Century.
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Strain, Phillip S.; Timm, Matthew A. – Behavioral Disorders, 2001
This article presents an overview of the Regional Intervention Program (RIP) and describes ongoing studies to examine the long-term effects of behavioral skill training for parents of preschoolers who engaged in severe forms of aggression and antisocial behavior. Findings from the program indicate positive outcomes for adults and children.…
Descriptors: Aggression, Antisocial Behavior, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification
The Effects of Social Skills Instruction on the Social Behaviors of Students at Risk for Emotional or Behavioral Disorders.
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Lo, Ya-yu; Loe, Scott A.; Cartledge, Gwendolyn – Behavioral Disorders, 2002
A study examined the effects of pullout small-group and teacher-directed classroom-based social skills instruction on antisocial behaviors of five third- and fourth-grade students at risk for emotional or behavioral disorders. Results indicated moderate reduction in antisocial behaviors during small-group social skills instruction. (Contains…
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Elementary Education
Replication of the First Step to Success Model: A Multiple-Case Study of Implementation Effectiveness.
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Overton, Sheri; McKenzie, Leslie; King, Karena; Osborne, Jason – Behavioral Disorders, 2002
The First Step to Success program was implemented with 22 kindergartners who showed early signs of developing antisocial behaviors. All 16 who completed the program showed significantly increased levels of academic engaged time, with follow-up levels generally maintained at acceptable levels. Overall behavioral improvement was significant but…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Antisocial Behavior, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification
Reducing Aggressive Behaviors in Special and Regular Class Settings by Training Alternative Social Responses.
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Knapczyk, Dennis R. – Behavioral Disorders, 1988
Videotaped exemplars of social situations were successfully used to model, rehearse, and provide directed feedback of appropriate alternatives to aggressive behaviors by two male special education students (ages 13 and 14). Following a reduction in levels of aggressive behavior, peer willingness to interact with the students improved. (JW)
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Adjustment (to Environment), Aggression, Antisocial Behavior
Replication Study of the First Step to Success Early Intervention Program
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Lien-Thorne, Stephanie; Kamps, Debra – Behavioral Disorders, 2005
This article describes a replication of the "First Step to Success" program (Walker, Stiller, Severson, & Golly, 1998) with at-risk students in the first and second grade to determine program effectiveness in decreasing inappropriate behaviors and increasing academic engagement time. This expands the "First Step to…
Descriptors: High Risk Students, Early Intervention, Grade 2, Program Effectiveness