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Piazza, Cathleen C.; Hanley, Gregory P.; Bowman, Lynn G.; Ruyter, John M.; Lindauer, Steven E.; Saiontz, Deborah M. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1997
A study conducted functional analyses of the elopement of three children (ages 4-11) with developmental disabilities. The results identified a maintaining reinforcer for the elopement of one child and reinforcer assessments clarified the reinforcers for the other two. Results of the assessments were then used to develop successful treatments.…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Developmental Disabilities, Elementary Education
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Patel, Meeta R.; Reed, Gregory K.; Piazza, Cathleen C.; Bachmeyer, Melainie H.; Layer, Stacy A.; Pabico, Ryan S. – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2006
We evaluated the effects of escape extinction with and without a high-probability (high-p) instructional sequence on food acceptance and inappropriate behavior for children diagnosed with feeding problems. The high-p sequence consisted of three presentations of a response that was similar topographically (i.e., presentations of an empty nuk[R],…
Descriptors: Pediatrics, Probability, Children, Food
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Piazza, Cathleen C.; Fisher, Wayne – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1991
The sleep-wake cycles of 4 developmentally delayed individuals (ages 3-19) with severe sleep disturbances were regulated using a faded bedtime procedure with response cost. Following treatment, all four increased their amounts of nighttime sleep; two decreased their excessive daytime sleep; and three decreased their night wakings. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Case Studies, Developmental Disabilities