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Direct linkMildon, Robyn L.; Moore, Dennis W.; Dixon, Robyn S. – Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 2004
Research has shown that noncontingent escape (NCE) and functional communication training (FCT) can be effective treatments for challenging behavior. One limitation of the NCE procedure is the failure to provide explicit contingencies for learning an alternative adaptive behavior. Additionally, problems can arise with a FCT procedure. In this…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Adjustment (to Environment), Behavior Problems, Intervention
Download full textRyba, Ken; Annan, Jean – 2001
This paper presents a new approach to contextualized problem analysis developed for use with multimodal Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA) at Massey University in Auckland, New Zealand. The aim of problem analysis is to simplify complex problems that are difficult to understand. It accomplishes this by providing a high order framework that can…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Counseling Techniques, Educational Environment, Foreign Countries
Andrews, Diane; Clarke, Trevor – Kairaranga, 2005
This article outlines the development and implementation of a project designed to help a school reflect on how well it has developed supportive behaviour management systems. The programme further encourages the school to implement more functional systems. When the local Group Special Education (GSE) office was offered an opportunity to develop…
Descriptors: Student Behavior, Systems Approach, Behavior Modification, Functional Behavioral Assessment
Varnham, Sally – Education and the Law, 2005
Bullying, harassment, anti-social behaviour, drug abuse--in recent years many safety issues concerning student behaviour confront school authorities. How should schools respond to behaviour that threatens school safety? Much discussion surrounds school responses and the levels of stand-downs, suspensions and expulsions. There is debate also…
Descriptors: School Safety, Foreign Countries, Peer Mediation, Functional Behavioral Assessment
Varnham, Sally – Education and the Law, 2005
Upon leaving school, young people are expected to play an active part as citizens in a democratic society. Are schools providing them with the tools to do this? Citizenship is taught in schools, but to what extent is it practised? Many safety issues concerning student behaviour and student conflict confront school authorities. In what ways are…
Descriptors: Citizenship, School Safety, Theory Practice Relationship, Foreign Countries
Smith, Deborah L.; Gillon, Gail T. – Kairaranga, 2004
This study investigated the caseload characteristics and the types of intervention implemented for children with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD). A survey was developed and distributed to 75 speech-language therapists working for Special Education within the New Zealand Ministry of Education. A total of 34 surveys were completed and returned.…
Descriptors: Allied Health Personnel, Intervention, Autism, Foreign Countries
