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Direct linkChaxiong, Pang; Burrows, Catherine; Botteron, Kelly N.; Dager, Stephen R.; Estes, Annette M.; Hazlett, Heather C.; Schultz, Robert T.; Zwaigenbaum, Lonnie; Piven, Joseph; Wolff, Jason – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2022
We examined the relations of restricted and repetitive behaviors (RRB; insistence on sameness, repetitive sensory-motor, self-injurious behavior) to social skills overall and aspects that comprise social skills as measured by the VABS-II (coping skills, play/leisure time, interpersonal relationships) in 24- (n = 63) and 36-month old (n = 35),…
Descriptors: Toddlers, Autism, Interpersonal Competence, Child Behavior
Rocio Macabena Perez; Kim Archambault; Véronique Dupéré – Child & Youth Care Forum, 2025
Background: Mental health is a priority for high schools, but extant programs often focus on symptom reduction rather than promoting adolescents' developmental assets. Objective: The goal of this study is to examine whether Art in Mind (AIM), a strengths-based after-school organized art activity tailored to fit the needs of adolescents with…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, After School Programs, Art Activities, Positive Behavior Supports
Download full textTyler, Patrick M.; Aitken, A. Angelique; Ringle, Jay L.; Stephenson, Jaime M.; Mason, W. Alex – Grantee Submission, 2021
Objective: Youth who receive services in residential programs have high rates of traumatic exposure and associated symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Little information is available on specific social skills training that could be beneficial for youth in residential programs with PTSD. This study examined changes in behavioral…
Descriptors: Preadolescents, Adolescents, Group Homes, Residential Programs
The Generality of Interview-Informed Functional Analyses: Systematic Replications in School and Home
Santiago, Joana L.; Hanley, Gregory P.; Moore, Keira; Jin, C. Sandy – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2016
Behavioral interventions preceded by a functional analysis have been proven efficacious in treating severe problem behavior associated with autism. There is, however, a lack of research showing socially validated outcomes when assessment and treatment procedures are conducted by ecologically relevant individuals in typical settings. In this study,…
Descriptors: Intervention, Self Destructive Behavior, Aggression, Interpersonal Competence
Baetens, Imke; Claes, Laurence; Muehlenkamp, Jennifer; Grietens, Hans; Onghena, Patrick – Journal of Adolescence, 2012
The aim of the present study was to examine differences in psychological symptoms and sense of self-competence between adolescents with and without non-suicidal self-injurious behavior. We collected data in a sample of 281 Flemish adolescents. Psychological symptoms and self-competencies were assessed by means of the Youth Self-Report (YSR) and…
Descriptors: Social Problems, Aggression, Self Destructive Behavior, Adolescents
Cipolla, Dayna Summer – ProQuest LLC, 2012
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) suffer from numerous social and communicative deficits that create difficulties when interacting with their peers, adults, and their social community. An increased prevalence of problem behaviors has also been found in children with ASD, and it is likely that such problem behaviors interfere with the…
Descriptors: Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism, Children, Behavior Problems
Petty, Jane; Allen, Debbie; Oliver, Chris – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2009
We used experimental and descriptive functional analyses and lag sequential analyses to examine the functional and temporal relationship among the self-injurious (SIB), potentially injurious, repetitive, challenging, and pragmatic communicative behaviors of 6 children with intellectual disabilities. Functional analyses revealed social function for…
Descriptors: Naturalistic Observation, Severe Mental Retardation, Pragmatics, Behavior Problems
Mehtar, Mohamad; Mukaddes, Nahit Motavalli – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2011
Although children and adolescents with developmental disabilities are said to have higher risks of abuse than those without, trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are little examined in those diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). Our study aims to assess trauma types, prevalence, risk factors and symptoms; and PTSD in…
Descriptors: Accidents, Emotional Problems, Behavior Problems, Autism
Matson, Johnny L.; Minshawi, Noha F.; Gonzalez, Melissa L.; Mayville, Stephen B. – Behavior Modification, 2006
Research into behavior problems among individuals with mental retardation has been well developed. However, few studies have addressed the effect of multiple problem behaviors on social skills. In the present study, the authors examined the relationship between two problem behaviors, stereotypy and self-injury, and social skills among individuals…
Descriptors: Severe Mental Retardation, Behavior Problems, Relationship, Interpersonal Competence
Sarimski, Klaus – European Journal of Developmental Science, 2007
Developmental science integrates concepts from developmental medicine, human genetics, developmental and clinical psychology to understand behavioural adjustment and maladjustment in children, adolescents and adults as a product of the transactions between the child, its biological organization and its social experience. Put into such a…
Descriptors: Mental Disorders, Children, Intellectual Disability, Biology
Williams, Susan K.; Scahill, Lawrence; Vitiello, Benedetto; Aman, Michael G.; Arnold, L. Eugene; McDougle, Christopher J.; McCracken, James T.; Tierney, Elaine; Ritz, Louise; Posey, David J.; Swiezy, Naomi B.; Hollway, Jill; Cronin, Pegeen; Ghuman, Jaswinder; Wheeler, Courtney; Cicchetti, Domenic; Sparrow, Sara – Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2006
Objective: To evaluate the impact of risperidone on adaptive behavior in children with autistic disorder who have serious behavior problems and to examine different methods of scoring the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales to measure change. Method: Forty-eight children (5 years to 16 years, 5 months) who showed behavioral improvement during acute…
Descriptors: Daily Living Skills, Behavior Problems, Socialization, Autism
Singh, Nirbhay N.; Lancioni, Giulio E.; Winton, Alan S.W.; Fisher, Barbara C.; Wahler, Robert G.; McAleavey, Kristen; Singh, Judy; Sabaawi, Mohamed – Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 2006
Parent-child transactions provide an important social context for the development of adaptive and problem behaviors in young children with autism. Teaching parents to develop alternative transactional pathways often leads to positive behavioral patterns in their children. We taught three parents the philosophy and practice of mindfulness in a…
Descriptors: Social Environment, Child Rearing, Parenting Skills, Autism
Lecavalier, Luc; Aman, Michael G.; Hammer, David; Stoica, Wendy; Mathews, Gregory L. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2004
The Nisonger Child Behavior Rating Form (NCBRF) is a behavior rating scale designed for children and adolescents with mental retardation. The purpose of this study was to explore the psychometric properties of the NCBRF in a sample of 330 children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Parent and teacher ratings were independently…
Descriptors: Factor Analysis, Construct Validity, Child Behavior, Children
Kennard, Betsy D.; Ginsburg, Golda S.; Feeny, Norah C.; Sweeney, Michael; Zagurski, Robin – Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 2005
This article discusses treatment obstacles that were frequently encountered by CBT therapists in the Treatment for Adolescents With Depression Study (TADS) trial. The most common or challenging treatment obstacles and their respective solutions were distilled from the minutes of national conference calls attended by TADS CBT supervisors and…
Descriptors: Depression (Psychology), Cognitive Restructuring, Behavior Modification, Adolescents
Sommers-Flanagan, Rita; Sommers-Flanagan, John – 2002
Determining whether one's child is just "going through a phase," is just a bit quirky but developing normally, or is in need of professional help can be a complex and confusing process for parents. This book provides parents and caregivers with practical information to differentiate normal and problematic child development, offers tips…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Aggression, Anger, Attention Control
