Assessment and Treatment of Severe Behavior Problems Using Choice-Making Procedures.

Harding, Jay W.; Wacker, David P.; Berg, Wendy K.; Barretto, Anjali; Rankin, Barbara

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ERIC Number: EJ655454

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2002

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Assessment and Treatment of Severe Behavior Problems Using Choice-Making Procedures.

Harding, Jay W.; Wacker, David P.; Berg, Wendy K.; Barretto, Anjali; Rankin, Barbara

Education and Treatment of Children, v25 n1 p26-46 Feb 2002

Choice-making produces were used to identify response-reinforcer relations during assessment and treatment phases with two children (ages 4-6) with pervasive development disorders who displayed severe behavioral problems. Results were used to develop preliminary treatment packages in which access to positive reinforcement was contingent on compliance. Both children showed reductions in problem behavior. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Contingency Management, Elementary Education, Evaluation Methods, Family Environment, Positive Reinforcement, Preschool Children, Student Evaluation, Young Children

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Note: Special Issue: Functional Behavior Assessment.