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Walker, Virginia L.; Carpenter, Megan E.; Clausen, Amy; Ealer, Katherine; Lyon, Kristin J. – Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 2021
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of special educators' delivery of training that included an initial training session and follow-up coaching on paraprofessional implementation of an evidence-based practice for students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Three special educators each trained a paraprofessional in their…
Descriptors: Special Education Teachers, Teacher Role, Paraprofessional School Personnel, Coaching (Performance)
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Falcomata, Terry S.; Muething, Colin S.; Gainey, Summer; Hoffman, Katherine; Fragale, Christina – Behavior Modification, 2013
We evaluated functional communication training (FCT) combined with a chained schedule of reinforcement procedure for the treatment of challenging behavior exhibited by two individuals diagnosed with Asperger syndrome and autism. Following functional analyses that suggested that challenging behavior served multiple functions for both participants,…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Interpersonal Communication, Communication Skills
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Seungyeon Lee – Advocate, 2014
Temper tantrums among young children are common, especially those with autism spectrum disorders. Delay of gratification is an essential component of temper tantrums. Teachers and parents seek management strategies for temper tantrums that are efficient, effective and ethical. The purpose of this applied behavioral analysis research was to compare…
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Delay of Gratification, Behavior Modification
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Solomon, Richard; Necheles, Jonathan; Ferch, Courtney; Bruckman, David – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2007
The PLAY Project Home Consultation (PPHC) program trains parents of children with autistic spectrum disorders using the DIR/Floortime model of Stanley Greenspan MD. Sixty-eight children completed the 8-12 month program. Parents were encouraged to deliver 15 hours per week of 1:1 interaction. Pre/post ratings of videotapes by blind raters using the…
Descriptors: Consultation Programs, Parents, Intervention, Young Children
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Dunlap, Glen; Ester, Tera; Langhans, Sherri; Fox, Lise – Journal of Early Intervention, 2006
This study was conducted to examine the effects of functional communication training when used by mothers to address the serious challenging behaviors of toddlers. Multiple baseline (across home routines) designs were used with two mother-child dyads. The data showed mothers used the procedures correctly and interventions produced reductions in…
Descriptors: Toddlers, Mothers, Behavior Problems, Family Environment
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Buschbacher, Pamelazita; Fox, Lise; Clarke, Shelley – Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities (RPSD), 2004
Children with complex disabilities such as autism spectrum disorders and Landau Kleffner syndrome often lack means to participate in everyday family routines. Serious problem behaviors may result from their challenges in responding to and initiating communicative interactions. These behaviors can change routine family activities such that the…
Descriptors: Intervention, Siblings, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Functional Behavioral Assessment