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Classroom Behavior, Contexts, and Interventions. Advances in Learning and Behavioral Disabilities. Volume 25
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Cook, Bryan G., Ed.; Tankersley, Melody, Ed.; Landrum, Timothy J., Ed.; Scruggs, Thomas E., Ed.; Mastropieri, Margo A., Ed. – Advances in Learning and Behavioral Disabilities, 2012
The focus of this volume is to identify and review issues and outcomes associated with behavioral concerns of students with learning and behavioral disabilities. Students must navigate a number of environmental conditions, task demands, and social interactions with peers and adults throughout the school day. To be successful, they must employ a…
Descriptors: Student Behavior, Learning Disabilities, Behavior Disorders, Students with Disabilities
The Relationship between Functional Assessment and Treatment Selection for Aggressive Behaviors.
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Hile, Matthew G.; Desrochers, Marcie N. – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1993
This paper reviews the literature on functional assessment in the behavioral treatment of aggression in persons with mental retardation or developmental delays. Increased use of functional assessment and skill training is noted but no concomitant decrease in the use of intrusive procedures. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Aggression, Basic Skills, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification
Family Behavior Therapy for Substance Abuse and Other Associated Problems: A Review of Its Intervention Components and Applicability
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Donohue, Brad; Azrin, Nathan; Allen, Daniel N.; Romero, Valerie; Hill, Heather H.; Tracy, Kendra; Lapota, Holly; Gorney, Suzanne; Abdel-al, Ruweida; Caldas, Diana; Herdzik, Karen; Bradshaw, Kelsey; Valdez, Robby; Van Hasselt, Vincent B. – Behavior Modification, 2009
A comprehensive evidence-based treatment for substance abuse and other associated problems (Family Behavior Therapy) is described, including its application to both adolescents and adults across a wide range of clinical contexts (i.e., criminal justice, child welfare). Relevant to practitioners and applied clinical researchers, topic areas include…
Descriptors: Substance Abuse, Intervention, Behavior Modification, Adolescents
Linking Descriptive and Experimental Analyses in the Treatment of Bizarre Speech.
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Mace, F. Charles; Lalli, Joseph S. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1991
Descriptive and functional analysis of the bizarre speech of an adult with moderate mental retardation found that bizarre speech appeared to function as an attention-producing behavior. Two different yet functionally equivalent treatments (noncontingent scheduled attention and social language skill development) were found to be effective in…
Descriptors: Attention, Behavior Disorders, Interpersonal Competence, Intervention
Basic Skills, Early Problematic Behaviour and Social Maladjustment.
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Torestad, Bertil; Magnusson, David – Educational Studies, 1996
Analyzes a broad range of data examining the relationship among basic skill development, behavior problems, and later negative social development. Results strongly corroborate assumptions that low levels of basic skills at an early age are not per se a precursor of later maladjustment. Includes statistical data and tables. (MJP)
Descriptors: Aggression, Antisocial Behavior, Basic Skills, Behavior Disorders