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Functional Analysis and Treatment of Inappropriate Vocalizations Using a Speech-Generating Device for a Child with Autism
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Franco, Jessica H.; Lang, Russell L.; O'Reilly, Mark F.; Chan, Jeffrey M.; Sigafoos, Jeff; Rispoli, Mandy – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2009
The purpose of this study was to extend the research on functional communication training by examining the use of a speech-generating device (SGD) for a 7-year-old child with autism and no spoken language who demonstrated inappropriate vocalizations that served multiple functions. An analog functional analysis was used to determine the function of…
Descriptors: Autism, Oral Language, Communication Skills, Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Functional Assessment Strategies for Young Children with Autism.
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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
Functional Behavioral Assessment and Children with Autism: Working as a Team.
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Rogers, Eliszabeth Lodge – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2001
This article describes a transdisciplinary team approach to functional behavioral assessment (FBA) and intervention for young children with autism who exhibit severe challenging behavior. The article discusses the types of information needed to conduct an FBA, gives examples of information collection, and examines benefits and barriers to the team…
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Disorders, Data Collection, Early Intervention
When the Toddler Takes Over: Changing Challenging Routines into Conduits for Communication.
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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