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Iwata, Brian A.; And Others – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1990
Three studies investigated environmental correlates of self-injurious behavior in seven developmentally disabled children and adolescents which were then later used for treatment. Correlates investigated included positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, automatic reinforcement, and control. "Escape extinction" was successfully…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Modification, Children, Contingency Management

Pace, Gary M.; And Others – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1993
Assessment of self-injurious behavior (SIB) in three individuals with developmental disabilities revealed that the behavior was an escape response maintained by negative reinforcement. Treatment consisted of extinction plus instructional fading and resulted in immediate and large reductions in SIB behaviors. Maintenance occurred as instruction…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Case Studies, Developmental Disabilities, Extinction (Psychology)
Bower, Bruce – Science News, 1989
Discussed are some advances in the treatment of autism. The cooperation between clinicians and parents is highlighted. The success of one school program is described. (CW)
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Developmental Disabilities
Lantzy, Theresa J.; Gable, Robert A. – 1989
The effect of a combined teacher-parent behavior management program on inappropriate behaviors in the school and in the homes of five preschool handicapped children is evaluated. The teacher/trainer collaborated with the parents to select a target behavior (finger chewing, cup throwing, screaming, spitting, hand licking) for each child. Training…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Developmental Disabilities, Disabilities
Durand, V. Mark; And Others – Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps (JASH), 1989
Fourteen students, aged 7-24, with severe developmental disabilities who exhibited frequent aggression, self-injury, and/or tantrums were assessed to engage in problem behavior maintained by social attention or by escape from unpleasant situations. The differential effectiveness of praise and time-out was measured, indicating the importance of…
Descriptors: Attention, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Developmental Disabilities

Piazza, Cathleen C.; Fisher, Wayne – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1991
The sleep-wake cycles of 4 developmentally delayed individuals (ages 3-19) with severe sleep disturbances were regulated using a faded bedtime procedure with response cost. Following treatment, all four increased their amounts of nighttime sleep; two decreased their excessive daytime sleep; and three decreased their night wakings. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Case Studies, Developmental Disabilities

Duker, Pieter C.; And Others – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 1996
This report describes a database, Database Problem Behavior, which provides professionals in the area of problem behaviors and developmental disabilities with accessible information beyond their own disciplines. The current machine-readable database encompasses 885 empirical studies on the functional analysis and behavioral and pharmacological…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Behavioral Science Research, Databases
Jones, Melissa M. – 1998
This booklet explains a system for prevention of and intervention with behavior problems in individuals with mental retardation and autism. The underlying premise is that all behaviors are an effort at communication and that by deciphering the communicative intent or function, one can guide an individual to a more acceptable mode of communication.…
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems

Smith, Tristram; And Others – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1992
Thirty-one primary caregivers at group homes for clients with developmental disabilities completed a one-week workshop in behavioral theory and treatment techniques. Trainees showed increased treatment skills, but preworkshop and postworkshop observations indicated no evidence that the workshop had any effect on group home client functioning.…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Caregivers, Developmental Disabilities, Generalization
Lantzy, Theresa J.; Gable, Robert A. – 1989
The study examined effects of a combined teacher-parent behavior management program focusing on inappropriate behaviors in the school and homes of five preschool children with developmental and/or language delays, behavior disorders, and/or multiple handicaps. A special education teacher/trainer collaborated with parents to select target behaviors…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Classroom Techniques

Roberts, Clare; Mazzucchelli, Trevor; Taylor, Kelly; Reid, Rosine – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 2003
This article makes the case for early intervention with young children with both developmental and behavioral problems. It cites intervention research that supports the effectiveness of parent management training and the use of applied behavior analysis, but recognizes the need for randomized controlled trials with adequate follow-up and…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Developmental Disabilities, Early Childhood Education
Sigafoos, Jeff; Linz, Mary Hubbard – 1989
The guide describes and evaluates 20 resource materials intended to help in training direct-care staff in behavior management issues involving persons with developmental disabilities. Each description provides the bibliographic reference for the material being evaluated, information on the target audience, a summary, a review, and an address and…
Descriptors: Adults, Attendants, Autism, Behavior Change
Peck, Charles A.; And Others – 1984
The curriculum guide consists of a set of assessment tools, curriculum decision guidelines, instructional recommendations, and sample activities focused on teaching basic social and communication skills to children with autism and severe developmental handicaps. Section One provides an introductory discussion of issues related to effective…
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Modification, Curriculum Guides, Developmental Disabilities
King-Sears, Margaret E.; Carpenter, Stephanie L. – Innovations: American Association on Mental Retardation, Research to Practice Series, 1997
This booklet was developed to help in the design and implementation of self-management systems for elementary-classroom students with developmental disabilities. Self-management components addressed in the booklet are self-monitoring, self-evaluation, and self-reinforcement. Chapters provide: (1) the definitions and rationale for teaching…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Classroom Techniques, Developmental Disabilities
Janney, Rachel – 1989
The case study is designed to be used with the inservice training program developed by the Child-Centered Inservice Training and Technical Assistance Network (Syracuse, New York), which provides services to professional and paraprofessional personnel working with students with severe disabilities receiving their education in regular education…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Case Studies, Communication Disorders
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