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Effects of a Positive Support Approach To Enhance Communicative Behaviors of Children with Mental Retardation Who Have Challenging Behaviors.

Hetzroni, Orit E.; Roth, Tali – Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 2003

This study investigated effects of a positive behavior support plan accompanied by an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) intervention on the reduction of challenging behaviors in four children with moderate and severe mental retardation. Functional assessment was followed by a positive AAC support plan designed by the school team to…

Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Communication Skills

Increasing Opportunities for Requesting in Children with Developmental Disabilities Residing in Group Homes through Pyramidal Training

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Schlosser, Ralf W.; Walker, Elizabeth; Sigafoos, Jeff – Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 2006

This study evaluated the effectiveness of pyramidal training with direct care staff in group homes. Training focused on teaching staff how to provide opportunities for communication to non-speaking children with developmental disabilities to communicate. Staff were taught through a combination of a workshop, and nondirective consultation following…

Descriptors: Group Homes, Developmental Disabilities, Mental Retardation, Augmentative and Alternative Communication