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Matching Changes in Preschool Environments to Desired Changes in Child Behavior.
Bailey, Donald B., Jr.; And Others – Journal of the Division for Early Childhood, 1983
The article describes five dimensions of handicapped children's behavior likely to be affected by environments: engagement, independence, aggression, social interaction, and happiness. Research and theory documenting the relationship between environments and behavior are reviewed and guidelines for matching changes in preschool environments to…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Classroom Environment, Disabilities
Peacemakers: Teaching Students To Resolve Their Own and Schoolmates' Conflicts.
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Johnson, David W.; Johnson, Roger T. – Focus on Exceptional Children, 1996
Discusses the positive value of conflicts and describes a six-step program, Teaching Students To Be Peacemakers, that instructs students in how to negotiate and mediate conflicts. Reviews research on the effectiveness of the program and the benefits of self-regulation for school discipline programs. Provides steps on how to structure academic…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Conflict Resolution, Disabilities, Discipline
Disability and Health Implications: A Look at Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Prevention.
VSA Educational Services, Washington, DC. Resource Center on Substance Abuse Prevention and Disability. – 1991
This leaflet examines the impact of alcohol and other drug use in creating an unhealthy lifestyle for individuals with disabilities and placing them at risk for health and medical problems. The negative effects of even moderate amounts of alcohol are noted, and the hindering of rehabilitation efforts when a person with a disability is using…
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, At Risk Persons, Behavior Patterns, Disabilities
Portage Parent Program: Parent Readings [and] Instructor's Manual.
Boyd, Richard D.; And Others – 1977
The collection of readings for children was developed as part of the Portage Project which serves approximately 150 rural preschool handicapped and nonhandicapped children by providing them with a home teacher who instructs parents on how to teach their children. Readings cover the following topics: definitions of terms to know; the home teaching…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Disabilities, Home Instruction
Addressing Student Problem Behavior-Part II: Conducting a Functional Behavioral Assessment. 3rd Edition.
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Gable, Robert A.; Quinn, Mary Magee; Rutherford, Robert B., Jr.; Howell, Kenneth W.; Hoffman, Catherine C. – 1999
This guide examines the rationale for and the process of conducting a functional behavioral assessment as required under the 1997 amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The guide looks at ways schools and Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams can translate this new public policy into classroom practice by means of a…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Behavior Patterns, Diagnostic Teaching, Disabilities
Curriculum Models and Strategies for Educating Individuals with Disabilities in Inclusive Classrooms.
Taylor, George R., Ed. – 1999
These curriculum skills units have been developed as a guide to assist educators instructing students with disabilities. Curriculum skills outlined in the text stress strategies needed to: develop effective communication skills, understand practical math and science skills, determine acceptable social skills needed in society, identify those…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Communication Skills, Curriculum Development, Disabilities