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Soenksen, Delann; Alper, Sandra – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2006
The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a Social Story [TM] intervention in teaching a young child with hyperlexia to appropriately obtain the attention of his peers. The Social Story intervention consisted of verbal and visual cues incorporated into an age-appropriate storybook format. Attempting to obtain the attention of a…
Descriptors: Intervention, Cues, Inclusive Schools, Behavior Modification
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Davis, Ronald W.; Kotecki, Jerome E.; Harvey, Michael W.; Oliver, Amy – Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 2007
This study describes responsibilities and training needs of paraeducators in physical education. Paraeducators (n = 138) employed in 34 midwestern schools received a 27-item questionnaire. Of the 138 paraeducators contacted, 76 responded, resulting in a 55.1% response rate. Only 16% of the total respondents (n = 76) reported receiving specific…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Educational Needs, Cues, Behavior Modification
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Watson, T. Steuart – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1996
This study assessed the effectiveness of posting signs for reducing graffiti in three men's restrooms on a college campus. Immediately following the intervention, no marks were made, and results were maintained at three-month follow-up. A possible explanation for the results is that the signs specified an altruistic contingency. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Altruism, Antisocial Behavior, Behavior Change, Behavior Modification