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Direct linkHurwitz, Sarah; Decker, Janet R.; Linder, Ilana L. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2020
In 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court provided a ruling regarding what constitutes an appropriate education for students with disabilities in "Endrew v. Douglas County." The case concerned a student with autism, and we use it to offer schools and families autism-related recommendations for practice and policy. We analyze the legal history of…
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Students with Disabilities, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Matthys, Walter; Vanderschuren, Louk J. M. J.; Schutter, Dennis J. L. G.; Lochman, John E. – Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 2012
In this review, a conceptualization of oppositional defiant (ODD) and conduct disorder (CD) is presented according to which social learning processes in these disorders are affected by neurocognitive dysfunctions. Neurobiological studies in ODD and CD suggest that the ability to make associations between behaviors and negative and positive…
Descriptors: Socialization, Learning Processes, Children, Adolescents
Odom, Samuel; Hume, Kara; Boyd, Brian; Stabel, Aaron – Behavior Modification, 2012
Professionals serving students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in inclusive classroom settings face the challenge of selecting and successfully implementing evidence-based intervention strategies. Many propose that Intensive Behavioral Treatment (IBT) is the most efficacious approach for learners with ASD. Evidence for this approach is often…
Descriptors: Evidence, Intervention, Autism, Individualized Programs
Zirkel, Perry A. – Exceptional Children, 2013
This article examines a critical question for the special education community: What should be the current meaning of "free appropriate public education" (FAPE) in light of not only the Supreme Court's landmark "Rowley" decision in 1982 but also developments in the 30 years since then? After synthesizing what the…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Educational Legislation, Court Litigation, Disabilities
Mass-Galloway, Robin L.; Panyan, Marion V.; Smith, Carl R.; Wessendorf, Suana – Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 2008
This study reports evaluation data from the statewide School-Wide Positive Behavior Supports (SWPBS) initiative in Iowa. The study shows initial positive results over a 3-year period. The School-Wide Evaluation Tool, Team Implementation Checklist, and office discipline referral data were monitored to assess progress. Suggestions for connecting…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Positive Reinforcement, Evaluation, Individualized Education Programs
Download full textEchaniz, Crystal; Cronin, Kathleen A. – Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 2014
This paper reviews characteristics of autism spectrum disorders (ASD), possible causes of ASD, current demographic information, the effects on the individual with ASD and the family, as well as diversity and multicultural issues related to autism. Additionally, the paper provides pertinent information about students with ASD for both general…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Etiology, Student Diversity
Carter, Deborah Russell; Horner, Robert H. – Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 2007
First Step to Success is a manualized early intervention program with documented success in reducing the problem behavior of young children. Walker and colleagues (2005) are now engaged in analyses of variables that will increase the proportion of children for whom First Step is effective. A possible enhancement to the First Step to Success…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Behavior Modification, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Program Effectiveness
Peer reviewedVan Bourgondien, Mary E.; Reichle, Nancy C.; Schopler, Eric – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2003
A study evaluated the effectiveness of a residential program, based on the TEACCH model, in improving the program quality and adaptation of 32 adolescents and adults with autism and severe disabilities. Participants experienced an increase in structure and individualized programming in several areas, and the families were significantly more…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Adolescents, Adult Education, Adults
Maag, John W.; Katsiyannis, Antonis – Behavioral Disorders, 2006
Reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) specifies that a behavioral intervention plan (BIP) must be developed for students with disabilities under certain disciplinary exclusions. IDEA, however, does not provide details as to what should be included in BIPs, and this lack of specific guidance often results in…
Descriptors: Intervention, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Federal Legislation
Duggan, Diane; Dawson, Carol A. – Reclaiming Children and Youth: The Journal of Strength-based Interventions, 2004
How does the nation's largest urban public school district address the complex behavior management requirements of its special education students? This article reviews the positive behavior support system in the New York City schools. It delineates the major components of an urban special education public school district's positive behavior…
Descriptors: Individualized Education Programs, Behavior Modification, Special Education, Urban Schools
Mitchell, Stephanie; Yagi, Kan – 1986
This report presents an evaluation of the Whitney M. Young Learning Center (WMYLC) program in the Portland (Oregon) School District. This after-school homework assistance and tutoring program for students in grades 7 through 12 was begun in 1980 by the Urban League of Portland. The goal of the WMYLC is to help students achieve academic success and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, After School Education, Behavior Modification, Compensatory Education
Proller, Norman L. – 1984
This report describes and evaluates the 1983-84 TOPS (Teaching /Outreach/Parent Involvement/Skills Development) program in the Dade County Schools, Florida. Designed for severly emotionally disturbed elementary school students, its full services approach contained the following components: (1) a highly structured academic program employing…
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Behavioral Objectives
