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Poon, Kenneth K. – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2012
This study sought to understand the profile of and the factors which impact upon challenging behaviors among children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and multiple disabilities (MD). Teachers of 322 and 132 children with ASD and MD, respectively, attending special schools in Singapore, completed the Developmental Behavior Checklist, Teacher…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Special Schools, Multiple Disabilities, Autism
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Ganz, Jennifer B.; Davis, John L.; Lund, Emily M.; Goodwyn, Fara D.; Simpson, Richard L. – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2012
The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is a widely used picture/icon aided augmentative communication system designed for learners with autism and other developmental disorders. This meta-analysis analyzes the extant empirical literature for PECS relative to targeted (functional communication) and non-targeted concomitant outcomes…
Descriptors: Participant Characteristics, Multiple Disabilities, Mental Retardation, Autism
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Smith, Ashley J.; Bihm, Elson M.; Tavkar, Poonam; Sturmey, Peter – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2005
Two studies assessed the reliability and utility of the Stimulus Preference Coding System (SPCS) to measure approach, avoidance, and happy and unhappy behaviors in persons with developmental disorders. Study 1 took place in an institutional setting. The nine participants were all adults with mental retardation and multiple associated disabilities.…
Descriptors: Psychological Patterns, Developmental Disabilities, Mental Retardation, Multiple Disabilities