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DuPaul, George J.; Kern, Lee – APA Books, 2011
The symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often begin early in life. In fact, many young children enter school with behavioral and cognitive symptoms that put them at a significant disadvantage compared with their typically-developing peers. Over the past several decades, researchers, psychologists and educators have devoted…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Early Intervention, Identification, Preschool Children
Matson, Johnny L., Ed.; Laud, Rinita B., Ed.; Matson, Michael L., Ed. – National Association for the Dually Diagnosed, 2004
In the last few decades, the field of dual diagnosis as applied to those with intellectual disabilities has boasted a monumental surge in assessment devices and treatment approaches. These relatively recent advances include those in the development of behavior modification principles and procedures that have had a dramatic impact on services for…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Developmental Disabilities, Behavior Modification, Intervention
Luiselli, James K., Ed. – Brookes Publishing Company, 2006
Challenging behavior is a significant barrier to communication, education, and positive social relationships. This practical book helps psychologists, educators, rehabilitation specialists, and other professionals recognize and address the causes of these problems in individuals with developmental disabilities--and resolve even the most difficult…
Descriptors: Psychologists, Intervention, Health Conditions, Developmental Disabilities
Glang, Ann, Ed.; Singer, George H. S., Ed.; Todis, Bonnie, Ed. – 1997
Designed for educators, this book focuses on educational issues relating to students with acquired brain injury (ABI), and describes approaches that have been effective in improving the school experiences of students with brain injury. Section 1 provides an introduction to issues related to ABI in children and youth and includes: "An Overview of…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Counseling Techniques, Education Work Relationship
Rotatori, Anthony F., Ed.; Schwenn, John O., Ed.; Burkhardt, Sandra, Ed. – 1998
This volume presents 14 papers which address current issues and practices in special education. The papers are: (1) "National Educational Reform: General and Special Education" (Joyce Fiddler and Freddie W. Litton); (2) "Linguistically Appropriate Special Education" (Herbert Grossman); (3) "Portfolio Assessment: An Individualized Approach for…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adults, Alcohol Abuse, Behavior Modification