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Petscher, Erin Seligson; Bailey, Jon S. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2006
This study extended the limited research on the utility of tactile prompts and examined the effects of a treatment package on implementation of a token economy by instructional assistants in a classroom for students with disabilities. During baseline, we measured how accurately the assistants implemented a classroom token economy based on the…
Descriptors: Prompting, Special Needs Students, Teaching Methods, Program Implementation
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Richman, Gina S.; And Others – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1988
Ten staff members of residential facilities for individuals with mental retardation were trained in self-monitoring procedures, to increase staff on-task behavior and adherence to scheduled activities. Increases in both on-schedule and on-task behavior resulted, and generalization to evening hours occurred. Supervisor feedback was subsequently…
Descriptors: Caregivers, Efficiency, Feedback, Generalization
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Shore, Bridget A.; And Others – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1995
A pyramidal training procedure was implemented with staff working with two adults who had developmental disabilities and self-injurious behavior, aggression, and disruption. Little change occurred following inservice training, but improvements in direct care and staff behaviors and decreases in clients' inappropriate behaviors followed a…
Descriptors: Aggression, Attendants, Behavior Change, Developmental Disabilities