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Blakeley-Smith, Audrey; Carr, Edward G.; Cale, Sanja I.; Owen-DeSchryver, Jamie S. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2009
Theoretical considerations suggest that problem behavior should increase when a child's competency does not match the curricular demands of the environment (i.e., when there is poor environmental fit). In the present study, environmental fit was examined for six children with autism spectrum disorders. Results indicated that the children exhibited…
Descriptors: Autism, Competence, Behavior Problems, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
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Kern, Lee; Delaney, Beth; Clarke, Shelley; Dunlap, Glen; Childs, Karen – Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 2001
This study evaluated assessment-based curricular modifications designed to improve the classroom behavior of two elementary school students with emotional and behavioral disorders. Functional assessment data led to individualized modifications of assignments. Evaluation indicated the modifications resulted in reduced problem behavior and increased…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Disorders, Compliance (Legal), Curriculum Development