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Examining the Relations between Psychopathology and Social Skills in Children with ASD
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Rodriguez, Geovanna R. – ProQuest LLC, 2017
This study examined the relations between child internalizing behavior problems and social competence in a sample of young children (N = 166) with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) as they transitioned to early schooling. Previous literature suggested higher rates of comorbid psychopathology in this population of children; however, a limited number…
Descriptors: Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism, Psychopathology, Interpersonal Competence
The Role of the Replacement Behavior in Function-Based Interventions
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Reeves, Linda M. – ProQuest LLC, 2014
This study examined the role of the replacement behavior when designing function-based interventions. Three students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) ages 12, 5, and 6, who displayed chronic off-task behavior participated in the three-phase study. In Phase 1, a descriptive functional behavioral assessment (FBA) was conducted for each student,…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Student Behavior, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Technical and Applied Features of Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans
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Hawkins, Shannon M. – ProQuest LLC, 2012
When conducted correctly, functional behavior assessments (FBAs) can help professionals intervene with problem behavior using function-based interventions. Despite the fact that researchers have shown that effective interventions are based on function, recent investigators have found that most behavioral intervention plans (BIPs) are written…
Descriptors: Functional Behavioral Assessment, Intervention, Disabilities, Autism
A Meta-Analysis of Single-Case Studies on Functional Communication Training
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Heath, Amy Kathleen – ProQuest LLC, 2012
Functional Communication Training (FCT) is an intervention that involves teaching a communicative response to decrease the occurrence of challenging behavior in individuals with disabilities. FCT is a two step intervention in which the interventionist first determines the function, or purpose, of the challenging behavior and then teaches a…
Descriptors: Communication Strategies, Communication Skills, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Behavior Modification
Teacher Implementation of Trial-Based Functional Analysis and Function-Based Interventions for Students with Challenging Behavior
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Flynn, Susan Dagenhart – ProQuest LLC, 2012
Children and youth with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) or emotional and behavioral disabilities (E/BD) often exhibit challenging behavior including aggression, self-injury, non-compliance, or property destruction (Kamps, Kravits, Rauch, Kamps, & Chung, 2000; National Autism Center, 2009). As a result, students with ASD or E/BD often miss out…
Descriptors: Intervention, Behavior Problems, Behavior Modification, Aggression
Evidence-Based Practices in Public School Programs for Young Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Herzog, Tania – ProQuest LLC, 2011
This study surveyed 77 special education teachers currently instructing elementary aged students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders to determine the extent of evidence-based practices utilized within public school programs. In addition, the survey examined the pre-service and on-going training these teachers receive to prepare them to…
Descriptors: Public Schools, Autism, Public School Teachers, Family Involvement