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Computer-Based Training to Teach Observers to Accurately Score Problem Behavior Using Fast Forwarding at 5x Normal Speed
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Machado, Mychal A.; Luczynski, Kevin C. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2021
The current study evaluated whether a computer-based training program could improve observers' accuracy in scoring discrete instances of problem behavior at 5x normal speed using a multiple-baseline design across subjects. During pretraining and posttraining, observers attempted to score multiple examples of problem behavior at 5.0x without…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Training Methods, Observation, Video Technology
Perceived Barriers and Existing Challenges in Participation of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: "He Did Not Understand and No One Else Seemed to Understand Him"
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Ghanouni, Parisa; Jarus, Tal; Zwicker, Jill G.; Lucyshyn, Joseph; Chauhan, Stephanie; Moir, Chelsea – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2019
Social participation is one of the most important predictors of the children's physical and mental health. Although it is evidenced that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have restricted social participation, it is unclear which factors play a significant role. This research aimed to uncover perceived barriers of social participation by…
Descriptors: Barriers, Participation, Children, Autism
Sustained CPD as an Effective Approach in the Delivery of the Incredible Years Teacher Classroom Management Programme
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Davey, Nicole; Egan, Margaret – Educational Psychology in Practice, 2021
The Incredible Years Teacher Classroom Management (IYTCM) programme aims to equip teachers with the strategies and skills necessary to promote socio-emotional child development. In Ireland, educational psychologists from the National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) are involved in the delivery of the IYTCM programme training to primary…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Classroom Techniques, Faculty Development, Professional Continuing Education
Promoting Learning for a Student with a Severe Disability through Paraprofessional Training
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Brock, Matthew E.; Seaman, Rachel L.; Downing, Courtney – Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 2017
Most paraprofessionals are not well trained to implement evidence-based practices that can improve student outcomes. In this study, we trained a paraprofessional to use evidence-based instructional practices with an elementary student with a severe disability who exhibited challenging behavior. Through functional analysis, we determined the…
Descriptors: Paraprofessional School Personnel, Evidence Based Practice, Behavior Problems, Functional Behavioral Assessment
Towards a Framework in Interaction Training for Staff Working with Clients with Intellectual Disabilities and Challenging Behaviour
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Willems, A.; Embregts, P.; Hendriks, L.; Bosman, A. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2016
Background: Training support staff in dealing with challenging behaviour in clients with intellectual disabilities (ID) is needed. The goal of this study is to determine which elements need to be incorporated in a training on staff interactions with these clients, building upon a framework and an interpersonal model. As in functional analysis,…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Intellectual Disability, Interpersonal Relationship, Interaction