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Functional Analysis of Precursors for Serious Problem Behavior and Related Intervention
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Langdon, Nancy A.; Carr, Edward G.; Owen-DeSchryver, Jamie S. – Behavior Modification, 2008
Precursor behaviors are innocuous behaviors that reliably precede the occurrence of problem behavior. Intervention efforts applied to precursors might prevent the occurrence of severe problem behavior. We examined the relationship between precursor behavior and problem behavior in three individuals with developmental disabilities. First, a…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Intervention, Prevention, Developmental Disabilities
Positive Approaches to the Treatment of Severe Behavior Problems in Persons with Developmental Disabilities: A Review and Analysis of Reinforcement and Stimulus-Based Procedures. Monograph No. 4.
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Carr, Edward G.; And Others – 1990
This monograph reviews and analyzes a set of treatment procedures exemplifying a positive or nonaversive approach to the amelioration of severe behavior problems in persons with developmental disabilities. Target behaviors include self-injury, aggression, and tantrums. Approximately 100 research articles drawn from 21 journals and a number of…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Developmental Disabilities, Generalization
The Effects of Child Behavior Problems on the Maintenance of Intervention Fidelity.
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McConnachie, Gene; Carr, Edward G. – Behavior Modification, 1997
Investigates the effects of child behavior problems on teachers' (N=3) intervention fidelity across two intervention protocols: escape extinction and functional communication training. Results indicate that a high rate of behavior problems during escape extinction appeared to punish teachers' efforts. A low rate of behavior problems was evident…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Cognitive Restructuring, Developmental Disabilities
Social Influences on "Self-Stimulatory" Behavior: Analysis and Treatment Application.
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Durand, V. Mark; Carr, Edward G. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1987
Results of a series of three experiments with four developmentally disabled males (ages 7-13) who exhibited hand flapping and body rocking indicated that some forms of repetitive stereotyped behaviors may serve social functions (e.g., escape from aversive situations), and that teaching a functionally equivalent communicative alternative can be an…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Behavior Change, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification
Self-Injurious Behavior: Motivating Conditions and Guidelines for Treatment.
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Durand, V. Mark; Carr, Edward G. – School Psychology Review, 1985
Self-injurious behavior is a serious concern for individuals who must provide educational services to developmentally disabled children. This article discusses research related to the motivation of self-injury; provides guidelines for designing treatment programs for self-injurious behavior; and introduces a new nonaversive treatment, differential…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Behavioral Science Research, Developmental Disabilities
Classroom Intervention for Illness-Related Problem Behavior in Children with Developmental Disabilities
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Carr, Edward G.; Blakeley-Smith, Audrey – Behavior Modification, 2006
There is growing evidence of an association between physical illness and problem behavior in children with developmental disabilities. Such behavior can compromise school performance. Therefore, the purpose of the present study was to evaluate, using a group design, the effectiveness of medical intervention alone (N = 11) versus behavioral plus…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Behavior Problems, Correlation, Developmental Disabilities