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Publication Date: 2019-Apr
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Effects of School-Home Communication with Parent-Implemented Reinforcement on Off-Task Behavior for Students with ASD
Goldman, Samantha E.; Sanderson, Kelli A.; Lloyd, Blair P.; Barton, Erin E.
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, v57 n2 p95-111 Apr 2019
School-home communication is highly valued for parents of students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and other developmental disabilities. However, parents report poor communication as a common barrier to developing partnerships with schools. Using a multiple baseline design, we evaluated the effects of a school-home note intervention with parent implemented reinforcement for decreasing off-task behavior of students with ASD at school. We also evaluated social validity (i.e., feasibility and acceptability) of the intervention and outcomes. Only two of the four participants showed clear behavior change, which precluded the demonstration of functional relations. However, all participating parents and teachers reported the school-home note and parent-implemented contingent reinforcement were highly feasible and acceptable, and indicated positive outcomes relating to improved family-school partnership and communication. Findings of this study, which meets single-case design standards and quality indicators, are discussed in terms of future research and practice.
Descriptors: Family School Relationship, Reinforcement, Parents, Behavior Modification, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Communication (Thought Transfer), Student Behavior, Intervention, Program Effectiveness, Teachers, Parent Attitudes, Teacher Attitudes
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