Etiological Factors and Behavioural Reduction Procedures for Use with Preschool Children with Behavioural Disorders: Analysis and Recommendations.

O'Reilly, Stacy; McLaughlin, T. F.

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ERIC Number: EJ549084

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1997

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Etiological Factors and Behavioural Reduction Procedures for Use with Preschool Children with Behavioural Disorders: Analysis and Recommendations.

O'Reilly, Stacy; McLaughlin, T. F.

B.C. Journal of Special Education, v21 n1 p60-72 1997

Examines and analyzes factors responsible for the increasing prevalence and incidence of preschool children with behavior disorders. The research indicates the use of drug therapy, time out, extinction and positive reinforcement, overcorrection procedures, and modeling can be effective reduction strategies for behavior problems. Early intervention is urged. (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Biological Influences, Drug Therapy, Early Intervention, Environmental Influences, Etiology, Modeling (Psychology), Positive Reinforcement, Preschool Children

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: Special Issue: The National Agenda for Achieving Better Results for Children and Youth with Serious Emotional Disturbance--Part II.