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Preference Assessment for Dimensions of Reinforcement to Inform Token Economies Targeting Problem Behavior
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Romani, Patrick W.; Alcorn, Aimee S.; Miller, Jonathan R.; Clark, Gwendolyn – Journal of Behavioral Education, 2017
The purpose of the current two-experiment study was to examine the use of a preference assessment for dimensions of reinforcement to inform an effective token economy arrangement. Three participants diagnosed with developmental disabilities who engaged in negatively reinforced problem behavior participated in this study. During Experiment 1, a…
Descriptors: Token Economy, Behavior Problems, Developmental Disabilities, Negative Reinforcement
The Influence of Function, Topography, and Setting on Noncontingent Reinforcement Effect Sizes for Reduction in Problem Behavior: A Meta-Analysis of Single-Case Experimental Design Data
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Ritter, William A.; Barnard-Brak, Lucy; Richman, David M.; Grubb, Laura M. – Journal of Behavioral Education, 2018
Richman et al. ("J Appl Behav Anal" 48:131-152, 2015) completed a meta-analytic analysis of single-case experimental design data on noncontingent reinforcement (NCR) for the treatment of problem behavior exhibited by individuals with developmental disabilities. Results showed that (1) NCR produced very large effect sizes for reduction in…
Descriptors: Reinforcement, Effect Size, Meta Analysis, Case Studies
Evaluating Treatments for Functionally Equivalent Problem Behavior Maintained by Adult Compliance with Mands during Interactive Play
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Schmidt, Jonathan D.; Bednar, Mary K.; Willse, Lena V.; Goetzel, Amanda L.; Concepcion, Anthony; Pincus, Shari M.; Hardesty, Samantha L.; Bowman, Lynn G. – Journal of Behavioral Education, 2017
A primary goal of behavioral interventions is to reduce dangerous or inappropriate behavior and to generalize treatment effects across various settings. However, there is a lack of research evaluating generalization of treatment effects while individuals with functionally equivalent problem behavior interact with each other. For the current study,…
Descriptors: Functional Behavioral Assessment, Adults, Behavior Problems, Verbal Operant Conditioning
Implementation and Validation of Trial-Based Functional Analyses in Public Elementary School Settings
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Lloyd, Blair P.; Wehby, Joseph H.; Weaver, Emily S.; Goldman, Samantha E.; Harvey, Michelle N.; Sherlock, Daniel R. – Journal of Behavioral Education, 2015
Although functional analysis (FA) remains the standard for identifying the function of problem behavior for students with developmental disabilities, traditional FA procedures are typically costly in terms of time, resources, and perceived risks. Preliminary research suggests that trial-based FA may be a less costly alternative. The purpose of…
Descriptors: Functional Behavioral Assessment, Behavior Problems, Student Behavior, Developmental Disabilities
A Preliminary Evaluation of Functional Communication Training Effectiveness and Language Preference when Spanish and English Are Manipulated
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Padilla Dalmau, Yaniz C.; Wacker, David P.; Harding, Jay W.; Berg, Wendy K.; Schieltz, Kelly M.; Lee, John F.; Breznican, Gregory P.; Kramer, Abigail R. – Journal of Behavioral Education, 2011
We evaluated whether differences in treatment effectiveness or preference between languages emerged across Spanish and English during functional communication training (FCT) for young children with developmental disabilities exposed to Spanish and English in the home environment. Participants were 2 young children with developmental disabilities…
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Behavior Modification, Young Children, Family Environment
Indirect Effects of Functional Communication Training on Non-Targeted Disruptive Behavior
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Schieltz, Kelly M.; Wacker, David P.; Harding, Jay W.; Berg, Wendy K.; Lee, John F.; Padilla Dalmau, Yaniz C.; Mews, Jayme; Ibrahimovic, Muska – Journal of Behavioral Education, 2011
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of functional communication training (FCT) on the occurrence of non-targeted disruptive behavior. The 10 participants were preschool-aged children with developmental disabilities who engaged in both destructive (property destruction, aggression, self-injury) and disruptive (hand flapping,…
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Behavior Modification, Negative Reinforcement, Behavior Problems
Using a High Probability Command Sequence to Increase Classroom Compliance: The Role of Behavioral Momentum
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Belfiore, Phillip J.; Basile, Sarah Pulley; Lee, David L. – Journal of Behavioral Education, 2008
One of the most problematic behaviors in children with developmental disabilities is noncompliance. Although behavioral research has provided strategies to impact noncompliance, oftentimes the methodologies are consequent techniques, which may not be conducive to implementation by the classroom teacher. In this teacher-designed and implemented…
Descriptors: Moderate Mental Retardation, Developmental Disabilities, Down Syndrome, Young Children