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Case Study: Training and Generalization of a "Yes-No" Discrimination with a Developmentally Delayed Child.
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Weisberg, Paul; And Others – Child and Family Behavior Therapy, 1986
By watching and responding to the way a shill answered "yes-no" questions about food items, a developmentally delayed preschool boy greatly improved over his poor base-line "yes-no" answers to these same items. He was also able to give correct answers subsequently during generalization probe sessions. (PS)
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Developmental Disabilities
Collateral Effects from Teaching Attention, Imitation and Toy Interaction Behaviors to a Developmentally Handicapped Child.
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Ballard, Keith D.; Medland, Jocelyn L. – Child and Family Behavior Therapy, 1986
A three-year-old child with developmental handicaps was taught attention, imitation, and toy manipulation behaviors. Observation on 10 targeted behaviors showed that from the time the intervention program commenced, the child increased her attention to persons and objects and markedly decreased her level of self-stimulation and self-injury. (GC)
Descriptors: Attention, Behavior Modification, Developmental Disabilities, Epilepsy
The Use of a Positive Procedure to Increase Engagement On-Task and Decrease Challenging Behavior
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Beare, Paul L.; Severson, Susan; Brandt, Patricia – Behavior Modification, 2004
The exhibition of stereotypic and self-injurious behavior (SIB) combined with a lack of work engagement makes it very difficult to place a person with severe disabilities in an integrated work environment. The purpose of this research was to examine use of a positive procedure to increase engagement on-task and reduce self-injurious slapping and…
Descriptors: Positive Reinforcement, Self Destructive Behavior, Behavior Disorders, Time on Task
The Coping with Stress Model: A Counseling Approach for Families with a Handicapped Child.
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Zeitlin, Shirley; And Others – Journal of Counseling & Development, 1987
Describes a cognitive-behavioral model for coping with stress that counselors can use as the basis for family assessment and personalized intervention. Discusses the model, assessment procedures, and appropriate counseling strategies. Examines translation of the model into clinical practice with families of handicapped young children. (Author/ABB)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Children, Cognitive Restructuring, Coping
Severely Aggressive and Non-Compliant Students in Vocational/Community Training Programs.
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Duran, Elva – Psychology: A Journal of Human Behavior, 1989
Describes how, with special precautions and structured programing, severely handicapped students who show signs of aggression and noncompliance can be prepared to participate in vocational/community-based programs located in the community. Discusses compliance training and suggests strategies to help reduce aggression during on-the-job training…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Aggression, Behavior Modification, Compliance (Psychology)
Use of Aversive Procedures with Persons Who Are Disabled: An Historical Review and Critical Analysis. Volume 2, No. 1.
Guess, Doug; And Others – 1987
This monograph addresses the assumptions underlying a resolution calling for a termination of the use of aversive procedures to modify the behavior of persons with severe disabilities that was passed in 1981 by the Executive Board of The Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps. It provides both data and arguments to support the original…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Behavior Modification, Counselor Client Relationship, Demography