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A Single Case Design Evaluation of a Software and Tutor Intervention Addressing Emotion Recognition and Social Interaction in Four Boys with ASD
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Lacava, Paul G.; Rankin, Ana; Mahlios, Emily; Cook, Katie; Simpson, Richard L. – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2010
Many students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) have delays learning to recognize emotions. Social behavior is also challenging, including initiating interactions, responding to others, developing peer relationships, and so forth. In this single case design study we investigated the relationship between use of computer software ("Mind Reading:…
Descriptors: Social Behavior, Autism, Behavior Modification, Computer Software
The Effects of Physical Time-Out on the Aggressive Behaviors of a Severely Emotionally Disturbed Child in a Public School Setting.
Noll, Mary Beth; Simpson, Richard L. – AAESPH Review, 1979
A firm physical restraint procedure (physically holding the child from behind until all verbal and physical aggressions had ceased for 30 seconds) was effective in significantly reducing the aggressive responses of a 6-year-old severely emotionally disturbed male in a self-contained special education class. (Author/CL)
Descriptors: Aggression, Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems
Behavior Modification for Children and Youth with Exceptionalities: Application of Best Practice Methods.
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Simpson, Richard L. – Intervention in School and Clinic, 1998
Identifies essential features of behavior modification programs and applies them to children who have disabilities. Discussion and examples are organized around four steps of behavior modification: (1) define and measure the target behavior; (2) identify under what conditions the behavior occurs; (3) identify factors causing or maintaining the…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Classroom Techniques, Disabilities
The Effects and Side-effects of an Overcorrection Procedure Applied by Parents of Severely Emotionally Disturbed Children in a Home Environment.
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Simpson, Richard L.; Swenson, Carl R. – Behavioral Disorders, 1980
The results showed that in each setting, overcorrection procedures were associated with statistically significant differences in the target behaviors. (Author/DLS)
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Exceptional Child Research
Parents as Behavioral Change Agents: New Perspectives.
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Simpson, Richard L. – 1981
This paper presents a model for school psychologists to instruct parents in behavior modification procedures for use with their children. This model, designed for use by individuals who have a basic working knowledge of operant conditioning and applied behavior analysis procedures, consists of three training sessions which are outlined with…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Change Agents, Demonstrations (Educational)