Publication Date
| In 2026 | 0 |
| Since 2025 | 0 |
| Since 2022 (last 5 years) | 0 |
| Since 2017 (last 10 years) | 0 |
| Since 2007 (last 20 years) | 4 |
Descriptor
Source
| Education and Training in… | 7 |
Author
| Carter, Stacy L. | 2 |
| Erbas, Dilek | 2 |
| Wheeler, John J. | 2 |
| Yucesoy, Serife | 2 |
| Andrews, Alonzo | 1 |
| Antonucci, Massimo | 1 |
| Chan, Jeffrey M. | 1 |
| Cihak, David F. | 1 |
| Davis, Tonya | 1 |
| Didden, Robert | 1 |
| Gama, Robert I. | 1 |
| More ▼ | |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 7 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 4 |
| Reports - Research | 3 |
| Information Analyses | 1 |
Education Level
| Higher Education | 1 |
| Middle Schools | 1 |
Audience
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewed
Direct linkUnderwood, Martha A.; Umbreit, John; Liaupsin, Carl – Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 2009
This study examined the efficacy of a systematic process for matching behavioral interventions to assessed function(s) of problem behavior with adults with developmental disabilities in a community-based day program. Previous applications of the technique were found to be effective with school-age students in classroom settings. Participants were…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Intervention, Day Programs, Developmental Disabilities
Machalicek, Wendy; O'Reilly, Mark; Chan, Jeffrey M.; Lang, Russell; Rispoli, Mandy; Davis, Tonya; Shogren, Karrie; Sigafoos, Jeff; Lancioni, Giulio; Antonucci, Massimo; Langthorne, Paul; Andrews, Alonzo; Didden, Robert – Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 2009
We conducted a functional analysis of challenging behavior for two students with autism using widely available videoconferencing equipment (laptop computers equipped with web cameras). Observers used the videoconferencing facilities to collect data on challenging behavior and to instruct the therapist conducting the assessment. Results of the…
Descriptors: Intervention, Autism, Behavior Modification, Computers
Cihak, David F.; Gama, Robert I. – Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 2008
This study determined the effectiveness of noncontingent escape access to self-reinforcement, as a student-directed intervention. Three students successfully used a break card to systematically decrease inappropriate behavior maintained by negative reinforcement while increasing task engagement. In addition, teachers completed an Intervention…
Descriptors: Intervention, Behavior Modification, Self Reward, Negative Reinforcement
Carter, Stacy L.; Wheeler, John J. – Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 2007
Functional analysis was used to determine the possible function of inappropriate spitting behavior of an adult woman who had been diagnosed with profound mental retardation. Results of an initial descriptive assessment indicated a possible attention function and led to an attention-based intervention, which was deemed ineffective at reducing the…
Descriptors: Intervention, Severe Mental Retardation, Behavior Problems, Functional Behavioral Assessment
Erbas, Dilek; Tekin-Iftar, Elif; Yucesoy, Serife – Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 2006
Effects of a training program utilized to teach how to conduct functional analysis process to teachers of children with developmental disabilities was examined. Furthermore, teachers' opinions regarding this process were investigated. A multiple probe design across subjects with probe conditions was used. Teacher training was in two phases. In the…
Descriptors: Functional Behavioral Assessment, Student Evaluation, Faculty Development, Program Effectiveness
Erbas, Dilek; Yucesoy, Serife; Turan, Yasemin; Ostrosky, Michaelene M. – Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 2006
Three Turkish special education teachers conducted a functional analysis to identify variables that might initiate or maintain the problem behaviors of three children with developmental disabilities. The analysis procedures were conducted in natural classroom settings. In Phase 1, following initial training in functional analysis procedures, the…
Descriptors: Special Education, Special Education Teachers, Developmental Disabilities, Behavior Problems
Carter, Stacy L.; Wheeler, John J.; Mayton, Michael R. – Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 2004
The phenomenon of pica has been described within the literature in many ways, from a socially acceptable practice to a life threatening behavior. Recent prevalence rates of pica indicate relatively low occurrence of this phenomenon that makes it difficult to easily identify trends in practices related to pica. Recent literature on pica (1990 to…
Descriptors: Timeout, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Behavior Problems, Antisocial Behavior
