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Pas, Elise T.; Johnson, Stacy R.; Larson, Kristine E.; Brandenburg, Linda; Church, Robin; Bradshaw, Catherine P. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2016
Most approaches aiming to reduce behavior problems among youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) focus on individual students; however, school personnel also need professional development to better support students. This study targeted teachers' skill development to promote positive outcomes for students with ASD. The sample included 19 teachers…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Youth
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Larkin, Anne S.; Gurry, Susan – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1998
A study of three children with autism investigated the effectiveness of a Japanese-based method called "Daily Life Therapy" used at the Boston Higashi School in Massachusetts. Over a two-year period, the students made strong gains in behavior and attending to classroom stimuli, but not necessarily in specific skill areas. (CR)
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Modification, Classroom Techniques, Daily Living Skills
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Sigafoos, Jeff; And Others – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1994
Five teachers serving 26 children (ages 3-15) with developmental disabilities received training on creating opportunities for requesting (missing item, interrupted chain, delayed assistance). The strategy was effective in helping teachers increase the number of functional communication requesting opportunities and the number of correct student…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Classroom Techniques, Communication Skills, Developmental Disabilities