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ADHD in the Classroom: Effective Intervention Strategies
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DuPaul, George J.; Weyandt, Lisa L.; Janusis, Grace M. – Theory Into Practice, 2011
School-related difficulties are commonly associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This article describes effective school-based intervention strategies including behavioral interventions, modifications to academic instruction, and home-school communication programs. One overlooked aspect of treatment of children with ADHD…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, School Psychologists, Academic Achievement, Ancillary School Services
Self-Management of Sharing in Three Pre-Schoolers with Autism.
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Reinecke, Dana R.; Newman, Bobby; Meinberg, Deborah L. – Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 1999
Use of a token economy to encourage self-management and spontaneous sharing behaviors by three preschool boys with autism was effective in increasing the frequency of sharing behaviors. However, the accuracy of the self-management component was not high, suggesting that the contingent relationship between token and response may not have been the…
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Modification, Interpersonal Competence, Interpersonal Relationship
A Group-Oriented Timeout Ribbon Procedure.
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Salend, Spencer J.; Gordon, Barbara D. – Behavioral Disorders, 1987
An interdependent group-oriented timeout ribbon procedure was effective in decreasing the inappropriate verbalizations of two groups of resource room students (grades 1-3). A timeout ribbon was removed for one minute following inappropriate verbalizations, during which time the group lost the opportunity to earn tokens for activity or tangible…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Classroom Techniques, Contingency Management, Emotional Disturbances
Non-Drug Interventions for Improving Classroom Behavior and Social Functioning of Young Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
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Radcliff, David – 2000
This paper explores research on use of medication and non-drug interventions to modify the behavior of preschool children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It begins by discussing the symptoms of ADHD, neurological differences between children with ADHD and those without ADHD, and expected adolescent and adult outcomes for…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Modification, Cognitive Restructuring, Drug Therapy
The Effects of a Peer-Mediated Positive Behavior Support Program on Socially Appropriate Classroom Behavior
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Christensen, Lynnette; Young, K. Richard; Marchant, Michelle – Education & Treatment of Children, 2004
This study explored the results of aligning functional behavioral assessment (FBA) information with positive behavior support plans (PBS plans) designed with consideration for teacher acceptability. The independent variable had the three major components of a package, including assessment and planning (FBA), training (teachers, students, and…
Descriptors: High Risk Students, Grade 2, Student Behavior, Change Agents
The Irvine Paraprofessional Program: Using Paraprofessionals in Serving Students with ADHD.
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Kotkin, Ronald A. – Intervention in School and Clinic, 1995
This article presents a rationale for inclusion of students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in regular classrooms; identifies current problems with inclusive practices; and offers a model program, the Irvine Paraprofessional Program. This program focuses on the use of paraprofessional teacher assistants, inservice training on…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Modification, Classroom Techniques, Demonstration Programs