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Psychometric Comparison of the Motivation Assessment Scale (MAS) and the Questions about Behavioral Function (QABF)
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Koritsas, S.; Iacono, T. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2013
Background: The Motivation Assessment Scale (MAS) and the Questions About Behavioral Function (QABF) are frequently used to assess the learned function of challenging behaviour in people with intellectual disability (ID). The aim was to explore and compare the psychometric properties of the MAS and the QABF. Method: Seventy adults with ID and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Mental Retardation, Behavior Problems, Psychometrics
Brazilian Version of the Functional Assessment Measure: Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Reliability Evaluation
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Lourenco Jorge, Liliana; Garcia Marchi, Flavia Helena; Portela Hara, Ana Clara; Battistella, Linamara R. – International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 2011
The objective of this prospective study was to perform a cross-cultural adaptation of the Functional Assessment Measure (FAM) into Brazilian Portuguese, and to assess the test-retest reliability. The instrument was translated, back-translated, pretested, and reviewed by a committee. The Brazilian version was assessed in 61 brain-injury patients.…
Descriptors: Test Reliability, Interrater Reliability, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Measures (Individuals)
Developing Behavioural Training Services to Meet Defined Standards within an Australian Statewide Disability Service System and the Associated Client Outcomes
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Crates, Nicola; Spicer, Matthew – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2012
Background: LaVigna, Christian, and Willis (2005) reported on a project where Institute for Applied Behaviour Analysis (IABA) staff trained a professional team in New Zealand (NZ) to provide behavioural services that met defined criteria. The NZ team was then trained to train other practitioners to meet the same professional standards. However, no…
Descriptors: Outcomes of Treatment, Foreign Countries, Severity (of Disability), Intervention
A Preliminary Investigation of the Utility of the "Behavior Support Plan Quality Evaluation Guide II" for Use in Australia
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Webber, Lynne S.; McVilly, Keith R.; Fester, Tarryn; Zazelis, Telly – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2011
Background: The quality of behaviour support plans (BSPs) can be an important influence on the quality of the support provided to people with disability who show challenging behaviours. The Behavior Support Plan Quality Evaluation Guide II (BSP-QE II) is one tool that may be useful in assessing the quality of behaviour support plans. It has…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Mental Retardation, Construct Validity, Validity