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Elswick, Susan; Casey, Laura Baylot – Beyond Behavior, 2011
Positive educational outcomes often include success in reading, math, and writing, which are beneficial skills that will assist students in school and beyond. However, in education it is important that the classroom focus not only on subject and content-specific learning, but also on behavior and societal expectations for following rules. When…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Educational Objectives, Outcomes of Education, Intervention
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Rueter, Jessica A.; Trice, John Nathan – International Journal on School Disaffection, 2011
Students with emotional behavioral disorders (EBD) require pervasive supports that are typically addressed through behavior intervention plans. This article illustrates one student's ("Mark") journey from the general education high school campus, to an alternative discipline campus, and subsequent placement at a juvenile corrections setting. Also,…
Descriptors: Emotional Disturbances, Behavior Disorders, High School Students, Delinquency
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Gloster, Andrew T.; Wittchen, Hans-Ulrich; Einsle, Franziska; Lang, Thomas; Helbig-Lang, Sylvia; Fydrich, Thomas; Fehm, Lydia; Hamm, Alfons O.; Richter, Jan; Alpers, George W.; Gerlach, Alexander L.; Strohle, Andreas; Kircher, Tilo; Deckert, Jurgen; Zwanzger, Peter; Hofler, Michael; Arolt, Volker – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2011
Objective: Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a first-line treatment for panic disorder with agoraphobia (PD/AG). Nevertheless, an understanding of its mechanisms and particularly the role of therapist-guided exposure is lacking. This study was aimed to evaluate whether therapist-guided exposure in situ is associated with more pervasive and…
Descriptors: Anxiety Disorders, Effect Size, Therapy, Cognitive Restructuring
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Devlin, Sarah; Healy, Olive; Leader, Geraldine; Hughes, Brian M. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2011
The objective of the current study was to compare the effects of sensory-integration therapy (SIT) and a behavioral intervention on rates of challenging behavior (including self-injurious behavior) in four children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. For each of the participants a functional assessment was conducted to identify the variables…
Descriptors: Sensory Integration, Intervention, Self Destructive Behavior, Behavior Modification
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Gallagher, Timothy; Nicki, Richard; Otteson, Amy; Elliott, Heather – International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 2011
The effects of a warning banner, informing patrons of the randomness of Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) outcomes, on gambling behaviour and beliefs were tested in a field setting using a mixed-model 2 x 3 design over a six-week period with 27 problem and 27 non-problem gamblers recruited from bars in a Canadian city with a population of 85,000.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Addictive Behavior, Counseling Techniques, Field Studies
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Wood, Brenna K.; Ferro, Jolenea B.; Umbreit, John; Liaupsin, Carl J. – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 2011
A decision model was used to systematically construct function-based interventions for the disruptive behaviors of three young children (ages 3.75-4.75 years) receiving special education services in inclusive preschool settings. The study was conducted in three phases. In Part 1, descriptive functional behavioral assessments (FBAs) were conducted.…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Intervention, Young Children, Functional Behavioral Assessment
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Moskowitz, Lauren J.; Carr, Edward G.; Durand, V. Mark – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2011
Parents and professionals typically report problem behavior as a significant concern for children with fragile X syndrome. In the present study, the authors explored whether behaviorally based interventions would result in a reduction in problem behavior and an improvement in quality of life for 3 children with fragile X syndrome and their…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Intervention, Child Behavior, Behavior Problems
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O'Connor, Karen V.; Stichter, Janine P. – Beyond Behavior, 2011
Students with high-functioning autism and/or Asperger Syndrome (HFA/AS) are characterized by difficulties with communication as well as impairments in social interaction skills. Students with HFA/AS have been shown to generate solutions that are lower quality (e.g., less socially appropriate) than those of their typical peers and also to have…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Autism, Asperger Syndrome, Problem Solving
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DeLeon, Iser G. – Behavior Analyst, 2011
So it appears that the experimental analysis of behavior (EAB) could benefit from intervention aimed at increasing its translational footprint, thus promoting continued recognition and support as a valuable social enterprise. The author greatly appreciates Critchfield's ("Translational Contributions of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior," "The…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Intervention, Behavior Modification, Behavior Change
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Dickson-Gomez, Julia; Weeks, Margaret R.; Convey, Mark; Li, Jianghong – Journal of Community Psychology, 2011
The authors present a model of interactive social psychological and relational feedback processes leading to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) risk reduction behavior change among active drug users trained as Peer Health Advocates (PHAs). The model is supported by data from qualitative interviews with PHAs and members of their drug-using networks…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Intervention, Prevention
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Shogren, Karrie A.; Lang, Russell; Machalicek, Wendy; Rispoli, Mandy J.; O'Reilly, Mark – Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 2011
The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of a token economy and a self-management intervention in an inclusive kindergarten classroom. Two 5-year-old children with Asperger syndrome who were struggling to follow classroom rules participated in the study. An ABACABAC (A = baseline, B = token economy, C =…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Student Behavior, Intervention, Asperger Syndrome
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Ogletree, Billy T.; Bruce, Susan M.; Finch, Amy; Fahey, Ronald; McLean, Lee – Communication Disorders Quarterly, 2011
Providing effective interventions for individuals with severe intellectual disabilities (ID) continues to challenge educators, speech-language pathologists, and other allied health professionals. This article reviews recommended intervention practices that have emerged over the past 30 years and illustrates their use through an evidenced-based…
Descriptors: Intervention, Severe Mental Retardation, Interpersonal Communication, Communication Problems
Ward-Horner, John; Sturmey, Peter – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2010
A component analysis is a systematic assessment of 2 or more independent variables or components that comprise a treatment package. Component analyses are important for the analysis of behavior; however, previous research provides only cursory descriptions of the topic. Therefore, in this review the definition of "component analysis" is discussed,…
Descriptors: Predictor Variables, Behavioral Science Research, Evaluation, Behavior Modification
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Marcus, Ann; Sinnott, Brigit; Bradley, Stephen; Grey, Ian – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2010
This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of a simplified habit reversal procedure (SHR) using differential reinforcement of incompatible behaviour (DRI) and a stimulus prompt (GaitSpot Auditory Squeakers) to reduce the frequency of idiopathic toe-walking (ITW) and increase the frequency of correct heel-to-toe-walking in three children with…
Descriptors: Habit Formation, Intervals, Physical Activities, Autism
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Christensen, Helen; Pallister, Emma; Smale, Stephanie; Hickie, Ian B.; Calear, Alison L. – Journal of Primary Prevention, 2010
Little is known about the effectiveness of prevention and early intervention programs for young people and adolescents once they leave or dropout from school. The effectiveness of 18 anxiety and 26 depression studies addressing prevention in community programs were identified using systematic review methodology. Anxiety and depression symptoms…
Descriptors: Intervention, Prevention, Community Programs, Cognitive Restructuring
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