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Hill, Doris Adams; Flores, Margaret M. – Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 2014
The authors modeled programwide positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) principles to 26 preservice teachers during consolidated yearly extended school year (ESY) services delivered to elementary students from four school districts. While PBIS were in place for preservice teachers to implement with students, a similar system was…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Behavior Modification, Intervention, Extended School Year
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Rappaport, Nancy; Minahan, Jessica – Educational Leadership, 2012
When, despite their best efforts, teachers feel defeated by a disruptive student, it seems they're fighting a losing battle. These students often have trouble regulating their emotions, become inflexible and have outbursts, and leave teachers feeling exhausted and incompetent. Through their collaboration, the authors have developed an approach…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Classroom Environment, Student Behavior, Classroom Techniques
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Franco, Jessica H.; Lang, Russell L.; O'Reilly, Mark F.; Chan, Jeffrey M.; Sigafoos, Jeff; Rispoli, Mandy – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2009
The purpose of this study was to extend the research on functional communication training by examining the use of a speech-generating device (SGD) for a 7-year-old child with autism and no spoken language who demonstrated inappropriate vocalizations that served multiple functions. An analog functional analysis was used to determine the function of…
Descriptors: Autism, Oral Language, Communication Skills, Augmentative and Alternative Communication
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Underwood, Martha A.; Umbreit, John; Liaupsin, Carl – Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 2009
This study examined the efficacy of a systematic process for matching behavioral interventions to assessed function(s) of problem behavior with adults with developmental disabilities in a community-based day program. Previous applications of the technique were found to be effective with school-age students in classroom settings. Participants were…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Intervention, Day Programs, Developmental Disabilities
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Duda, Michelle A.; Clarke, Shelley; Fox, Lise; Dunlap, Glen – Journal of Early Intervention, 2008
This study provides a demonstration of the process of positive behavior support (PBS) within a home setting to address the challenging behavior of a sibling set within family routines. Although a growing data base is demonstrating the feasibility and effectiveness of conducting functional behavioral assessment and implementing assessment-based…
Descriptors: Siblings, Behavior Problems, Young Children, Functional Behavioral Assessment
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Hines, Elizabeth; Simonsen, Brandi – Beyond Behavior, 2008
Autism is a developmental disability that manifests as impairment in three primary areas: social interaction, communication and imaginative activities, and reactions to environmental stimuli. The appearance of autism spectrum disorder ranges from children who are very low functioning, nonverbal, stimulus seeking, aggressive, antisocial, and…
Descriptors: Autism, Developmental Disabilities, Interpersonal Relationship, Interaction