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Effects of Risperidone on Aberrant Behavior of Persons with Developmental Disabilities: I. A Double-Blind Crossover Study Using Multiple Measures.
Zarcone, Jennifer R.; Hellings, Jessica A.; Crandall, Kurt; Reese, R. Matthew; Marquis, Janet; Fleming, Kandace; Shores, Richard; Williams, Dean; Schroeder, Stephen R. – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 2001
The efficacy of the atypical antipsychotic risperidone was evaluated in the treatment of aberrant behavior (e.g., aggression, self-injury) in 20 individuals with developmental disabilities. The study, a double-blind crossover design, identified 50 percent of participants as responders. Naturalistic observations of five participants showed that…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Developmental Disabilities, Drug Therapy
Secretin and Autism: A Two-Part Clinical Investigation.
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Chez, Michael G.; Buchanan, Cathleen P.; Bagan, Bradley T.; Hammer, Michael S.; McCarthy, Karla S.; Ovrutskaya, Irina; Nowinski, Carlynn V.; Cohen, Zamia S. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2000
Fifty-six children with either autism or pervasive developmental disorders not otherwise specified received one injection of secretin, a gastrointestinal hormone. Re-evaluation 3-6 weeks later found minimal but potentially significant improvements, including changes in gastrointestinal symptoms, expressive and/or receptive language function, and…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Children, Developmental Disabilities, Drug Therapy
Analog Baselines: A Critical Review of the Methodology.
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Sturmey, Peter – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1995
Analog baselines are an experimental methodology for identifying the functions of maladaptive behavior of individuals with developmental disabilities in naturally occurring environments. This article identifies potential limitations of this methodology, including: fidelity of baseline design conditions, a narrow analysis of behavior, and limited…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Disorders, Behavioral Science Research, Developmental Disabilities
Using Guided Compliance versus Time Out to Promote Child Compliance: A Preliminary Comparative Analysis in an Analogue Context.
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Handen, Benjamin L.; And Others – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1992
This study compared guided compliance versus time out as a method of promoting child adherence to adult requests. Time out effected larger increases in percentage compliance among four of five participating children (ages three to six years) with mild developmental disabilities. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Compliance (Psychology), Developmental Disabilities
Ecological Functions of Staff Interventions in a Workday Training Program.
Wetzel, Mary C.; Taylor, M. Jo – Education and Training in Mental Retardation, 1991
Analysis of videotapes of training procedures with 12 developmentally disabled adults in a horticultural day work program found an overall staff emphasis on selectively attending to workers' successful behavior with evidence of both efficiency and effectiveness of this approach. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Developmental Disabilities, Efficiency, Horticulture
Evaluation of a Social Interaction Coaching Program in an Integrated Day-Care Setting.
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Hendrickson, Jo M.; And Others – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1993
A structured coaching strategy was effectively used with three day-care teachers, resulting in (1) substantial increases in delivery of behavioral support of social interactions of children with developmental disabilities; and (2) marked increases in positive interactions of socially withdrawn children. Long-term maintenance effects were also…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Day Care, Day Care Centers, Developmental Disabilities
Parents' Reports of Their Children's Challenging Behaviors: Results of a Statewide Survey.
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Dunlap, Glen; And Others – Mental Retardation, 1994
Parents (n=79) of children with autism and related disabilities were surveyed about their children's challenging behaviors and what resources were needed to manage these behaviors. A high frequency of such behaviors was reported. Contingency management was the most effective management approach. Results are discussed in terms of families' needs,…
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Child Rearing