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Park, Kristy L.; Scott, Terrance M. – Behavioral Disorders, 2009
Following descriptive functional assessment procedures, a brief structural analysis was used to confirm the hypothesized antecedent conditions that preceded problem behavior across three children enrolled in Head Start classrooms. A withdrawal design investigated the effectiveness of antecedent-based interventions to reduce disruptive behaviors…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Emotional Disturbances, Disadvantaged Youth, Behavior Disorders
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Laud, Rinita B.; Girolami, Peter A.; Boscoe, James H.; Gulotta, Charles S. – Behavior Modification, 2009
There is abundant research to support that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) exhibit challenging feeding behaviors. Despite increase in empirical evidence supporting the role of behavior analysis in treating severe feeding problems, evaluation of the short- and long-term effects of these treatments for a large group of children with ASD…
Descriptors: Autism, Outcomes of Treatment, Children, Eating Habits
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Stanley, Barbara; Brown, Gregory; Brent, David A.; Wells, Karen; Poling, Kim; Curry, John; Kennard, Betsy D.; Wagner, Ann; Cwik, Mary F.; Klomek, Anat Brunstein; Goldstein, Tina; Vitiello, Benedetto; Barnett, Shannon; Daniel, Stephanie; Hughes, Jennifer – Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 2009
Objective: To describe the elements of a manual-based cognitive-behavioral therapy for suicide prevention (CBT-SP) and to report its feasibility in preventing the recurrence of suicidal behavior in adolescents who have recently attempted suicide. Method: The CBT-SP was developed using a risk reduction and relapse prevention approach and…
Descriptors: Intervention, Prevention, Suicide, Risk
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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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Compas, Bruce E.; Forehand, Rex; Keller, Gary; Champion, Jennifer E.; Rakow, Aaron; Reeslund, Kristen L.; McKee, Laura; Fear, Jessica M.; Colletti, Christina J. M.; Hardcastle, Emily; Merchant, Mary Jane; Roberts, Lori; Potts, Jennifer; Garai, Emily; Coffelt, Nicole; Roland, Erin; Sterba, Sonya K.; Cole, David A. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2009
A family cognitive-behavioral preventive intervention for parents with a history of depression and their 9-15-year-old children was compared with a self-study written information condition in a randomized clinical trial (n = 111 families). Outcomes were assessed at post-intervention (2 months), after completion of 4 monthly booster sessions (6…
Descriptors: Intervention, Parents, Children, Effect Size
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Bent, Stephen; Bertoglio, Kiah; Hendren, Robert L. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2009
We conducted a systematic review to determine the safety and efficacy of omega-3 fatty acids for autistic spectrum disorder (ASD). Articles were identified by a search of MEDLINE, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Database using the terms autism or autistic and omega-3 fatty acids. The search identified 143 potential articles and six satisfied all…
Descriptors: Autism, Hyperactivity, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Antisocial Behavior
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Eckshtain, Dikla; Gaynor, Scott T. – Child & Family Behavior Therapy, 2009
Recent meta-analytic data suggest a need for ongoing evaluation of treatments for youth depression. The present article calls attention to a number of issues relevant to the empirical evaluation of if and how cognitive behavior therapy for child depression works. A case series of 6 children and a primary caregiver received treatment--individual…
Descriptors: Intervals, Caregivers, Behavior Modification, Parent Child Relationship
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Jent, Jason F.; Niec, Larissa N. – Child & Family Behavior Therapy, 2009
This study evaluated the effectiveness of a group mentoring program that included components of empirically supported mentoring and cognitive behavioral techniques for children served at a community mental health center. Eighty-six 8- to 12-year-old children were randomly assigned to either group mentoring or a wait-list control group. Group…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Health Services, Social Problems, Behavior Problems
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Roberts-Lewis, Amelia C.; Parker, Sharon; Welch, Chiquitia; Wall, Ariana; Wiggins, Pam – Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse, 2009
The purpose of this pilot study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a cognitive-behavioral approach in changing the behavioral and cognitive skills of incarcerated girls participating in a substance abuse treatment program. A repeated measures design was used. The findings of this study revealed that the behaviors (i.e., self-monitoring,…
Descriptors: Substance Abuse, Females, Thinking Skills, Delinquency
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Mason, Michael J.; Posner, Michael A. – Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse, 2009
The purpose of this translational research study was to test a brief, manualized adolescent substance abuse treatment protocol's effects in an urban community setting compared to a sample in an experimental study from which the treatment was first employed. One hundred two adolescents who were treated with a manualized protocol of five sessions of…
Descriptors: Substance Abuse, Drinking, Cognitive Restructuring, Adolescents
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Korrelboom, Kees; de Jong, Martie; Huijbrechts, Irma; Daansen, Peter – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2009
This study evaluates a short stepwise cognitive-behavioral intervention for the treatment of low self-esteem in patients with eating disorders. Competitive memory training (COMET) for low self-esteem is based on insights and findings from experimental psychology. A total of 52 patients with eating disorders and low self-esteem were treated with…
Descriptors: Eating Disorders, Patients, Memory, Experimental Psychology
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Zoffness, Rachel; Garland, Ann; Brookman-Frazee, Lauren; Roesch, Scott – Child & Youth Care Forum, 2009
Youth with disruptive behavior problems (DBPs) represent the majority of youth served in usual care (UC) psychotherapy, and are at high risk for maladaptive outcomes. Little is known about UC psychotherapeutic strategies utilized with this population. Researchers and clinicians suggest that case management (CM) is a major activity occurring in…
Descriptors: Integrated Services, Behavior Problems, Psychotherapy, Caseworker Approach
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Marien, Wendi E.; Storch, Eric A.; Geffken, Gary R.; Murphy, Tanya K. – Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 2009
Serotonin reuptake inhibitor medications and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) are both effective treatments for pediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Despite recommendations that youth with OCD be treated with CBT alone or together with serotonin reuptake inhibitor medication, many youth are treated with medication alone or with non-CBT…
Descriptors: Outcomes of Treatment, Pediatrics, Psychotherapy, Mental Disorders
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Harries, Julia; Guscia, Roma; Nettelbeck, Ted; Kirby, Neil – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2009
Numerous researchers have reported a high incidence of additional disabilities coexisting with intellectual disabilities. Although an intuitive link can be made between the existence of multiple disabilities and greater need for support, little has been reported about this relationship. Using measures of adaptive functioning and support needs, we…
Descriptors: Multiple Disabilities, Mental Retardation, Adjustment (to Environment), Severity (of Disability)
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Wodehouse, G.; McGill, P. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2009
Background: Many family carers find the support they receive in respect of their child's challenging behaviour unhelpful. This study sought to identify carer perceptions of the ways in which support is unhelpful and how it could be more helpful. Methods: Thirteen mothers, caring for a child with intellectual disability and challenging behaviour,…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Family Programs, Developmental Disabilities, Caregivers
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