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Publication Date: 2004-Jul
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The "Discrete Trials" of Applied Behavior Analysis for Children with Autism: Outcome-Related Factors in the Case Law
Choutka, Claire Maher; Doloughty, Patricia T.; Zirkel, Perry A.
Journal of Special Education, v38 n2 p95-103 Jul 2004
This study provides an analysis of case law concerning applied behavior analysis (ABA) for students with autism to determine outcome-related factors. The authors classified the 68 pertinent hearing/review officer and court decisions published in EHLR ("Education for Handicapped Law Report") and IDELR ("Individuals with Disabilities Education Law Report") into 2 groups representing the central issues of contention between parents and districts -- program selection (e.g., instructional approach) and program implementation (e.g., its location, duration, or frequency). For both groups, the outcomes, in terms of who won, did not favor either parents or districts. The three factors predominantly associated with wins by either party for both groups of decisions were testimony of witnesses, documentation of progress, and Individualized Education Program elements.
Descriptors: Program Implementation, Disabilities, Individualized Instruction, Individualized Education Programs, Autism, Court Litigation, Behavior Modification
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Language: English
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