ERIC Number: EJ910267
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Feb
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Addressing the Challenging Behavior of Young Children through Systematic Function-Based Intervention
Wood, Brenna K.; Ferro, Jolenea B.; Umbreit, John; Liaupsin, Carl J.
Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, v30 n4 p221-232 Feb 2011
A decision model was used to systematically construct function-based interventions for the disruptive behaviors of three young children (ages 3.75-4.75 years) receiving special education services in inclusive preschool settings. The study was conducted in three phases. In Part 1, descriptive functional behavioral assessments (FBAs) were conducted. Each FBA included structured interviews and direct observations that were used to identify the functions of target behaviors. In Part 2, function-based interventions were constructed for each participant . In Part 3, these interventions were implemented within ongoing activities in their preschool classrooms. The study covered nearly 9 weeks. Baseline and intervention were conducted for 17 sessions (nearly 6 weeks). Follow-up data were collected weekly for an additional 3 weeks. The interventions, when implemented correctly, produced dramatic improvements in the students' behavior. Implications for future research are discussed. (Contains 3 tables and 2 figures.)
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Intervention, Young Children, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Behavior Modification, Special Education, Inclusion, Preschool Children, Observation, Interviews, Followup Studies, Program Effectiveness, Rural Schools, Reinforcement
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Preschool Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Arizona
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