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Peer reviewedMeyer, Luanna H.; Berkman, Karen A. – Mental Retardation, 1993
This response to a critique (EC 605 541) of the authors' case study, supporting the effectiveness of positive-oriented programing approaches with persons with mental retardation, offers follow-up information on the individual involved, including his complete medication history, and defends the view that the self-determination supported by their…
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Change, Behavior Disorders, Case Studies
Peer reviewedPfeffer, Cynthia R. – PTA Today, 1993
Research indicates an increased prevalence of suicide in young children. Suicidal children have unique characteristics related to developmental stages. The problem persists as children grow and may have serious social consequences. Children can be protected against suicidal behavior by adequate social support. The article includes guidelines for…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Child Health, Elementary School Students, Elementary Secondary Education
Direct linkHanden, Benjamin L.; Lubetsky, Martin – School Psychology Quarterly, 2005
Autistic disorder is characterized by qualitative impairment in the areas of social interaction and communication, as well as stereotypic, repetitive patterns of behavior. In addition to the core features of autism, many individuals display a range of behavioral concerns including anxiety, aggression, agitation, overactivity, self-injury, and…
Descriptors: Pharmacology, Autism, Interpersonal Relationship, Stereotypes
Download full textApsche, Jack A.; Siv, Alexander M.; Bass, Christopher K. – International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 2005
This case study examines a 16.5-year-old male adolescent who engages in fire setting, severe aggression and self injurious and impulsive behaviors. He was treated with Mode Deactivation Therapy (MDT) for four months and his problem behaviors have been reduced significantly. He was previously treated with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). It…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Males, Adolescents, Behavior Modification
Peer reviewedMulick, James A.; Kedesdy, Jurgen H. – Mental Retardation, 1988
The article explores the paradoxical relationship between normalization ideology and behavior analysis as reflected in techniques used in the treatment of self-injurious behavior (SIB) in mentally retarded individuals. Ideology should be evaluated carefully for its effects on science policy to prevent undesirable limits on research and treatment.…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Contingency Management
Wasserman, Gail A.; McReynolds, Larkin S. – Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 2006
Many risks for suicidal behavior, identified in population samples, are elevated in justice youth. We examined whether risks operate similarly in a justice sample. We measured suicidal behavior and disorder on the Diagnostic Interview Schedule for Children in 991 randomly selected youths, and examined associations between demographic, offense, and…
Descriptors: Suicide, At Risk Persons, Juvenile Justice, Self Destructive Behavior
Peer reviewedRogers, James R.; Hanlon, Peter J. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1996
Investigated the psychometric integrity of the College Student Reasons for Living Inventory of suicidal behaviors in a sample of 511 undergraduate students from a large Midwestern university. Results tentatively support the scale's continued use and development. (KW)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Behavior Disorders, College Students, Coping
Peer reviewedSolomon, Heide – Reclaiming Children and Youth: Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Problems, 1996
Addresses problems of treating troubled girls at a male-dominated facility. The Positive Education Program (PEP) model is used in an Ohio day-treatment program for children with severe behavior problems. PEP staff use negative incidents as learning opportunities while positive programming makes school and its social interactions successful…
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Correctional Education
Peer reviewedStoutjesdyk, Dexa; Jevne, Ronna – Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 1993
Whether athletes in sports that emphasize leanness differ from athletes in other sports with regard to eating attitudes and disposition toward eating disorders was studied for 104 female and 87 male postsecondary level athletes. Results indicate that different groups of athletes may be at different risks of eating disorders. (SLD)
Descriptors: Anorexia Nervosa, At Risk Persons, Athletes, Athletics
Peer reviewedGarrison, Carol Z.; And Others – American Journal of Public Health, 1993
Analyzes the frequency and correlates of suicidal behaviors among 1,093 male and 1,250 female white and 609 male and 812 female African-American South Carolina public high school students. Suicidal behaviors are not infrequent among adolescents (75% reported no suicidal behaviors); they often coexist with other high-risk behaviors. (SLD)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Aggression, Behavior Disorders, Black Students
Peer reviewedMuehrer, Peter – Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 1995
Research on the hypothesized relationship between sexual orientation and suicide is limited. National or statewide data on frequency and causes of completed suicide in gay and lesbian people do not exist. Methodological limitations in research literature include lack of consensus on definition of key terms, nonrepresentative samples, and lack of…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Death, Definitions, Depression (Psychology)
Peer reviewedLester, David; Whipple, Melissa – Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 1996
In a sample of students (n=93), preference for country and western music was not associated with depression or suicidal preoccupation as has been suggested by Stack and Gundlach. However, preference for heavy metal music was associated with prior suicidal ideation. Stronger associations were found between music preferences and measures of…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, At Risk Persons, Behavior Disorders, Counseling
Kiernan, Chris; Kiernan, Diana – 1987
In light of a current movement in England and Wales toward integrating severely retarded students with those having more moderate learning difficulties, results of a survey are reported whose purpose was to identify numbers and characteristics of severely retarded students who exhibit disruptive challenging behaviors, the type of provisions…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Aggression, Antisocial Behavior, Behavior Disorders
Williams, Susan K.; Scahill, Lawrence; Vitiello, Benedetto; Aman, Michael G.; Arnold, L. Eugene; McDougle, Christopher J.; McCracken, James T.; Tierney, Elaine; Ritz, Louise; Posey, David J.; Swiezy, Naomi B.; Hollway, Jill; Cronin, Pegeen; Ghuman, Jaswinder; Wheeler, Courtney; Cicchetti, Domenic; Sparrow, Sara – Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2006
Objective: To evaluate the impact of risperidone on adaptive behavior in children with autistic disorder who have serious behavior problems and to examine different methods of scoring the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales to measure change. Method: Forty-eight children (5 years to 16 years, 5 months) who showed behavioral improvement during acute…
Descriptors: Daily Living Skills, Behavior Problems, Socialization, Autism
Peer reviewedBrent, David A. – Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 1995
Reviews psychopathologic risk factors for adolescent suicide and suicidal behavior, namely, affective, disruptive, substance abuse, psychotic, and personality disorders. Discusses interaction of psychopathology with age and gender. Reviews role of family environmental risk factors and stress events in suicide and suicidal behavior, both alone and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Affective Behavior, Behavior Disorders, Death
