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Lansey, Kirsten R.; Antia, Shirin; MacFarland, Stephanie Z.; Umbreit, John – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2021
Students with intellectual and developmental disabilities have more opportunity to attend postsecondary education than ever before. Peer mentors who support these students sometimes need to manage challenging behavior. This study examined the impact of training and coaching with performance feedback on peer mentors' fidelity in implementing…
Descriptors: Coaching (Performance), Training, Feedback (Response), Fidelity
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Walker, Virginia L.; Carpenter, Megan E.; Clausen, Amy; Ealer, Katherine; Lyon, Kristin J. – Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 2021
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of special educators' delivery of training that included an initial training session and follow-up coaching on paraprofessional implementation of an evidence-based practice for students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Three special educators each trained a paraprofessional in their…
Descriptors: Special Education Teachers, Teacher Role, Paraprofessional School Personnel, Coaching (Performance)
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Simacek, Jessica; Dimian, Adele F.; McComas, Jennifer J. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2017
Young children with neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and Rett syndrome often experience severe communication impairments. This study examined the efficacy of parent-implemented communication assessment and intervention with remote coaching via telehealth on the acquisition of early communication skills of three…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Neurological Impairments, Parents as Teachers
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Walker, Virginia L.; Snell, Martha E. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2017
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of workshops and coaching on paraprofessional implementation of function-based interventions. The results of indirect and direct functional behavior assessment guided the development of intervention strategies for three students with autism and intellectual disability. Following intervention,…
Descriptors: Functional Behavioral Assessment, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Positive Behavior Supports