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Using a Self-Instructional Package to Train Groups to Implement Reinforcement Strategies
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Luna, Odessa; Nuhu, Nadratu N.; Palmier, Jessica; Brestan-Knight, Elizabeth; Rapp, John T. – Journal of Behavioral Education, 2019
We trained six special education staff members in groups of three to conduct differential reinforcement of alternative and differential reinforcement of other behavior procedures using a self-instructional package. Our self-instructional packages were written instructions and PowerPoint™ presentations that incorporated embedded text, video…
Descriptors: Special Education Teachers, Reinforcement, Independent Study, Educational Technology
Immediate and Subsequent Effects of Response Interruption and Redirection on Targeted and Untargeted Forms of Stereotypy
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Pastrana, Sarah J.; Rapp, John T.; Frewing, Tyla M. – Behavior Modification, 2013
A number of studies have shown that response interruption and redirection (RIRD) decreases immediate engagement in targeted stereotypic behaviors; however, its effects on untargeted stereotypy have not yet been studied, and its effects following removal of treatment are unclear. We evaluated the immediate and subsequent effects of RIRD on targeted…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Repetition, Behavior Modification, Children
Immediate and Subsequent Effects of Matched and Unmatched Stimuli on Targeted Vocal Stereotypy and Untargeted Motor Stereotypy
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Rapp, John T.; Swanson, Greg; Sheridan, Stephanie M.; Enloe, Kimberly A.; Maltese, Diana; Sennott, Lisa A.; Shrader, Lauren; Carroll, Regina A.; Richling, Sarah M.; Long, Ethan S.; Lanovaz, Marc J. – Behavior Modification, 2013
The authors evaluated the effects of matched and unmatched stimuli on immediate and subsequent engagement in targeted vocal stereotypy (Experiment 1) and untargeted motor stereotypy (Experiment 2). Results of Experiment 1 showed that (a) matched stimulation decreased immediate engagement in vocal stereotypy for 8 of 11 participants and increased…
Descriptors: Stimuli, Behavior Problems, Repetition, Motor Reactions
The Utility of Assessing Musical Preference before Implementation of Noncontingent Music to Reduce Vocal Stereotypy
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Lanovaz, Marc J.; Rapp, John T.; Ferguson, Stephanie – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2012
We conducted a modified paired-choice preference assessment and used a multielement design to examine the effects of noncontingent access to high- and low-preference music on vocal stereotypy exhibited by children with autism. For 3 of the 4 participants, high-preference music (a) produced lower levels of vocal stereotypy than low-preference music…
Descriptors: Autism, Music, Positive Reinforcement, Behavior Problems
Predicting Preference for Items during Periods of Extended Access Based on Early Response Allocation
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Rapp, John T.; Rojas, Nairim C.; Colby-Dirksen, Amanda M.; Swanson, Greg J.; Marvin, Kendra L. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2010
Top-ranked items were identified during 30-min free-operant preference assessments for 9 individuals. Data from each session were analyzed to identify the item (a) that was engaged with first in each session and (b) to which the most responding was allocated after 5 min, 10 min, 15 min, 20 min, and 25 min had elapsed in each session. The results…
Descriptors: Stimuli, Children, Behavior Problems, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Increasing Activity Attendance and Engagement in Individuals with Dementia Using Descriptive Prompts
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Brenske, Shasta; Rudrud, Eric H.; Schulze, Kimberly A.; Rapp, John T. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2008
The effects of providing descriptive prompts to increase activity attendance and engagement in 6 individuals with dementia were evaluated using a reversal design. The results showed that providing descriptive prompts increased activity attendance and engagement for all participants. The results support the use of antecedent interventions for…
Descriptors: Dementia, Intervention, Student Participation, Attendance Patterns