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Katsiyannis, Antonis; Losinski, Mickey; Whitford, Denise K.; Counts, Jennifer – NASSP Bulletin, 2017
The use of aversives as a method for behavioral intervention in U.S. public schools has been a persistent concern and often subject to litigation, particularly among students with disabilities. The use of aversives (restraint, seclusion, and corporal punishment) have been supported in some cases due to their perceived necessity to keep children…
Descriptors: Negative Reinforcement, Special Education, Disabilities, Principals
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Yell, Mitchell L. – Preventing School Failure, 1999
Describes the case of Hartmann v. Loudoun County Board of Education, a case that was the first inclusion litigation that involved a student with autism who presented significant behavioral challenges. The court's decision upholding the student's placement in a special program is explored. (CR)
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Problems, Court Litigation, Educational Legislation
Shenk, Emily, Ed. – Child Welfare League of America (NJ3), 2008
The Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) is the nation's oldest and largest membership-based child welfare organization committed to engaging people everywhere in promoting the well-being of children, youth, and their families and protecting every child from harm. By publishing a diverse range of views on a wide array of topics, "Children's…
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Child Welfare, Infants, Special Education
Accardo, Pasquale J., Ed.; Magnusen, Christy, Ed.; Capute, Arnold J., Ed. – 2000
This text examines the characteristics that define autism: impairments in communication; abnormal social development; and clinically significant odd behaviors. Specific chapters include: (1) Neural Mechanisms in Autism (Andrew W. Zimmerman and Barry Gordon); (2) Epidemiology of Autism and Other Pervasive Developmental Disorders: Current…
Descriptors: Adults, Autism, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems