NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing 11,191 to 11,205 of 12,051 results Save | Export
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Williams, Susan K.; Scahill, Lawrence; Vitiello, Benedetto; Aman, Michael G.; Arnold, L. Eugene; McDougle, Christopher J.; McCracken, James T.; Tierney, Elaine; Ritz, Louise; Posey, David J.; Swiezy, Naomi B.; Hollway, Jill; Cronin, Pegeen; Ghuman, Jaswinder; Wheeler, Courtney; Cicchetti, Domenic; Sparrow, Sara – Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2006
Objective: To evaluate the impact of risperidone on adaptive behavior in children with autistic disorder who have serious behavior problems and to examine different methods of scoring the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales to measure change. Method: Forty-eight children (5 years to 16 years, 5 months) who showed behavioral improvement during acute…
Descriptors: Daily Living Skills, Behavior Problems, Socialization, Autism
Krause, Fritz – 1995
The effectiveness of a behavior modification program combining cooperative learning with peer and self-evaluation was field tested with a group of 20 students in a 9th-grade class in beginning small engines. The students represented a mix of racial/cultural and economic backgrounds, were of average intelligence, and exhibited a variety of poor…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Change Strategies, Classroom Research, Classroom Techniques
Mathur, Sarup R.; And Others – 1996
This monograph provides a variety of positively focused techniques for effectively managing behaviors of students with emotional/behavioral disorders in the classroom. Each section focuses on a specific behavior management technique and includes a brief description of the technique, an explanation of why the particular technique works, conditions…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Classroom Techniques
Campbell-Peralta, Pamela J. – 1995
The 1990s are being labeled as the era of juvenile crime and violence. This program was developed, implemented, and targeted for adolescent minority males (n=25), in order to: (1) help identify at-risk students; (2) provide guidance; (3) provide strategies for academic success; (4) provide mentors; and (5) reduce the number of suspensions. Faculty…
Descriptors: Academic Failure, At Risk Persons, Behavior Modification, Grade 7
Hayden, Carol – 1995
Drawing upon data collected during an investigation into the exclusion (suspension or expulsion) from school of primary age children due to behavioral problems, this paper provides an overview of findings from empirical research, but also considers the possibilities for prevention of primary school exclusion by using education service-based…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Discipline Policy, Elementary Education
Sheridan, Susan M. – 1996
Conjoint behavioral consultation (CBC) is a structured, indirect form of service-delivery in which parents, teachers, and other support staff work together to address the academic, social, or behavioral needs of an individual for whom all parties bear some responsibility. As such, CBC exemplifies a model of partnerships for children wherein school…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Modification, Children, Cocounseling
DeBord, Karen – 1996
This two-part pamphlet assists parents and teachers in setting appropriate limits on children's behavior. Part 1 begins by illustrating the differences between punishment and discipline. It points to four basic reasons for misbehavior: (1) attention; (2) power; (3) revenge; or (4) inadequacy. Each of these reasons are fully defined, and advice for…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Behavior Standards, Child Behavior
Johnson, Tracey L. – 1994
Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most commonly diagnosed behavior disorder among children in the United States. A frequently used and effective intervention for ADHD involves parent training for behavioral management. While parent training improves child compliance, parent-child interactions, and parenting skills, the effects…
Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, Attention, Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Disorders
Steele, David – 1995
This paper describes a non-aversive behavior management approach called gentle teaching and details supportive techniques of the approach. Principles of gentle teaching are explained, including unconditional valuing of individuals (shown by verbal valuing, gestural valuing, and physical valuing); value reciprocation; and behavioral involvement…
Descriptors: Affective Objectives, At Risk Persons, Behavior Modification, Behavioral Science Research
Cipani, Ennio – 1993
The purpose of this manual is to provide teachers and other instructional personnel with an understanding of disruptive behavior and effective techniques to use in dealing with children who are disruptive in the classroom. An introductory chapter describes and defines disruptive behavior, explains possible by-products of disruptive behavior, and…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Classroom Techniques
Carr, Sonya C.; Evans, Elizabeth D. – 1991
Inservice teacher education offered by Southeastern Louisiana University teaches rural special educators self-monitoring techniques for their students. A critical shortage of special educators has led to the hiring of minimally trained teachers, who need more training particularly in the areas of discipline and behavior management. A review of the…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Inservice Teacher Education
Hunter, Lisa K.; Lloyd-Kolkin, Donna – 1991
This curriculum helps high school students identify behavior that puts them at risk for injury by promoting the practice of safer behavior. It introduces students to some startling statistics and teaches vital knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors to improve students' personal safety behavior. Educators are encouraged to teach the curriculum via an…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Behavior Modification, Curriculum Guides, Educational Strategies
Peryon, Charleen D., Ed.; And Others – 1982
Drawn from an annual symposium held at the University of Guam to recognize and encourage scholarly activities of graduate students in the reading education department and to promote continued interdepartmental dialogue on the teaching of reading, the papers in this compilation deal with the prerequisites for effective reading instruction. Topics…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Bibliotherapy, Cognitive Processes, Elementary Secondary Education
Campbell, Donald S.; And Others – 1983
From a co-operative education class in an urban high school, 16 adolescent males were identified as impulsive and as high-risk based on their performance on the Matching Familiar Figures test and the advice of teachers and counselors. Students participated in 12 to 15 videotaped group problem-solving sessions (20-25 minutes in length) over a…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Attention Span, Behavior Modification, Behavior Rating Scales
Hatch, Stephen, Ed.; Kickbusch, Ilona, Ed. – 1983
This book brings together 24 contributions (from 13 European countries) about the role of self-help in the overall pattern of health care, dealing with both the practical and the theoretical: (1) "A Reorientation of Health Care?" (Ilona Kickbusch and Stephen Hatch); (2) "Self-help Groups in Primary Health Care" (David…
Descriptors: Allied Health Personnel, Behavior Modification, Community Action, Foreign Countries
Pages: 1  |  ...  |  743  |  744  |  745  |  746  |  747  |  748  |  749  |  750  |  751  |  ...  |  804