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Practitioners' Recommendations for Foundational Educational Supports for Elementary-Age Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Long, Jennie L.; Simpson, Richard L. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2017
Professional literature related to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has increasingly focused on identifying interventions and strategies most likely to lead to successful outcomes. However, there is a paucity of research documenting the basic foundational structure and supports that are needed to promote successful classroom experiences and…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Elementary School Students, Age
Behavior Modification for Children and Youth with Exceptionalities: Application of Best Practice Methods.
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Simpson, Richard L. – Intervention in School and Clinic, 1998
Identifies essential features of behavior modification programs and applies them to children who have disabilities. Discussion and examples are organized around four steps of behavior modification: (1) define and measure the target behavior; (2) identify under what conditions the behavior occurs; (3) identify factors causing or maintaining the…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Classroom Techniques, Disabilities
Modification of Manneristic Behavior in a Blind Child via a Time-Out Procedure.
Simpson, Richard L.; And Others – Education of the Visually Handicapped, 1982
The effects of a simple timeout procedure on the eye gouging and head wagging behavior of a totally blind, seven-year-old child were studied. Parent and staff reports suggested that the reduction in manneristic behaviors was associated with the emergence of more acceptable and age appropriate social behavior. (SEW)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Blindness, Case Studies