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Peer reviewedMcDonald, Mary E.; Hemmes, Nancy S. – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 2003
Level of spontaneous social initiating by three adult caregivers toward a youth with autism was studied during a program to increase the youth's level of social initiating. The youth's social initiations toward each adult were systematically reinforced. Frequency of spontaneous initiating toward the youth increased for each adult as the youth's…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Autism, Behavior Modification, Case Studies
Peer reviewedMatson, Johnny L.; And Others – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1996
This article reviews 251 studies evaluating the behavioral treatment of autism from 1980 to 1995. Each study is analyzed for the target behaviors and behavioral techniques that were implemented. Target behaviors included aberrant behaviors, social skills, language, daily living skills, and academic skills. Behavioral techniques are identified as…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Autism, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems
Peer reviewedAgran, Martin; Blanchard, Caryl; Wehmeyer, Michael; Hughes, Carolyn – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 2001
The effects of selected student-directed learning strategies on the classroom behavior of six secondary students with varying disabilities in general education were examined using a multiple baseline design across groups. Target behaviors included academic, study, and social skills. Results indicated increases in student target performance for all…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior Modification, Disabilities, Educational Strategies
