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Reese, R. Matthew; Richman, David M.; Zarcone, Jennifer; Zarcone, Troy – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2003
A functional assessment interview was conducted with care providers of 100 children (ages 2-5) with autism regarding reinforcement contingencies contributing to maintenance of disruptive behavior. Gaining access to perseverative activities and escaping demands while engaged in these activities frequently contributed to disruptive behavior in the…
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Early Childhood Education
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Schwartz, Ilene S.; Boulware, Gusty-Lee; McBride, Bonnie J.; Sandall, Susan R. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2001
This article describes the functional assessment (FA) strategies used in Project DATA (Developmentally Appropriate Treatment for Autism), a school-based model program for young children with autism. These strategies consist of five interrelated steps: (1) gathering information, (2) brainstorming, (3) making a plan, (4) implementing the plan, and…
Descriptors: Autism, Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention, Functional Behavioral Assessment
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Woods, Juliann; Goldstein, Howard – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2003
This article explains how challenging routines for families of children with behavior disorders can be converted into opportunities to teach communication skills. A case description illustrates how routines-based intervention can extend procedures of functional assessment and positive behavior support. The approach offers flexibility in applying a…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Disorders, Case Studies, Child Rearing