NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 6 results Save | Export
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Bloom, Sarah E.; Lambert, Joseph M.; Dayton, Elizabeth; Samaha, Andrew L. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2013
Previous studies have focused on whether a trial-based functional analysis (FA) yields the same outcomes as more traditional FAs, and whether interventions based on trial-based FAs can reduce socially maintained problem behavior. We included a full range of behavior functions and taught 3 teachers to conduct a trial-based FA with 3 boys with…
Descriptors: Intervention, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Behavior Problems, Student Behavior
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Dillenburger, Karola – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2012
The number of children identified as having intellectual or developmental disability is rising worldwide and their education has been found wanting. It has been said that "they simply need better teaching." At the same time, there is an increasing evidence base that pedagogy that is based on the discipline of behaviour analysis offers…
Descriptors: Autism, Developmental Disabilities, Inclusion, Mainstreaming
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Davis, Dawn H.; Fredrick, Laura D.; Alberto, Paul A.; Gama, Roberto – Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 2012
This study investigated the effects of functional communication training (FCT) implemented with concurrent schedules of differing magnitudes of reinforcement in lieu of extinction to reduce inappropriate behaviors and increase alternative mands. Participants were four adolescent students diagnosed with severe emotional and behavior disorders…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Mental Retardation, Behavior Disorders, Time on Task
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Pennington, Robert; Strange, Connie; Stenhoff, Don; Delano, Monica; Ferguson, Laura – Beyond Behavior, 2012
Students' leaving a designated area without permission or supervision is referred to as "elopement," and such behavior clearly presents a unique set of challenges for educational professionals. Elopement is seen in children and youth with a variety of developmental disabilities, including those with intellectual disabilities or autism, as well as…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Autism, Developmental Disabilities, Reinforcement
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Erbas, Dilek; Yucesoy, Serife; Turan, Yasemin; Ostrosky, Michaelene M. – Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 2006
Three Turkish special education teachers conducted a functional analysis to identify variables that might initiate or maintain the problem behaviors of three children with developmental disabilities. The analysis procedures were conducted in natural classroom settings. In Phase 1, following initial training in functional analysis procedures, the…
Descriptors: Special Education, Special Education Teachers, Developmental Disabilities, Behavior Problems
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Gartin, Barbara C.; Murdick, Nikki L. – Assessment for Effective Intervention, 2005
As a result of inherent cognitive and language difficulties, individuals with mental retardation/developmental disabilities often are considered difficult to assess appropriately. When cognitive and language difficulties occur in conjunction with behavioral issues, this difficulty is compounded. The IDEA requirement to include a form of…
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Behavior Problems, Case Studies, Mental Retardation