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Sleep Problems, Circadian Rhythms, and Their Relation to Behavioral Difficulties in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Elena Martinez-Cayuelas; Teresa Gavela-Pérez; María Rodrigo-Moreno; Rebeca Losada-Del Pozo; Beatriz Moreno-Vinues; Carmen Garces; Leandro Soriano-Guillén – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2024
This was an exploratory cross-sectional study comparing 45 children with ASD to 24 typically developing drug-naïve controls, group-matched on age, sex, and body mass index. Objective data was obtained using the following: an ambulatory circadian monitoring device; saliva samples to determine dim light melatonin onset (DLMO): and three…
Descriptors: Children, Adolescents, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Behavior Problems
Psychometric Evaluation of the Depressive Severity Index (DSI) among Children and Youth Using the InterRAI Child and Youth Mental Health (ChYMH) Assessment Tool
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Li, Yixian; Babcock, Sarah E.; Stewart, Shannon L.; Hirdes, John P.; Schwean, Vicki L. – Child & Youth Care Forum, 2021
Background: While empirical testing of many of the interRAI Child and Youth Mental Health (ChYMH) assessment scales have been found to be reliable and valid across both child and adult samples, other scales have yet to be psychometrically evaluated within child populations. Objective: The current study evaluates the psychometric properties of the…
Descriptors: Psychometrics, Depression (Psychology), Measures (Individuals), Severity (of Disability)
Characteristics and Psychosocial Predictors of Adolescent Nonsuicidal Self-Injury in Residential Care
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Gallant, Jason; Snyder, Gregory S.; von der Embse, Nathaniel P. – Preventing School Failure, 2014
This study examined characteristics and biopsychosocial predictors of nonsuicidal self-injury in a sample (N = 753) of youth in residential care admitted between 2005 and 2010. To model the data, the authors used t-tests, chi-square tests, and multiple logistic regressions stratified by gender. Results suggested that 12% of youth engaged in…
Descriptors: Self Destructive Behavior, Adolescents, Residential Care, Gender Differences
Mediation Analysis of Mode Deactivation Therapy (Reanalysis and Interpretation)
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Bass, Christopher K.; Apsche, Jack A. – International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 2013
A key component of Mode Deactivation Therapy (MDT) is the development of self-awareness and regulatory skills by the client with the aim of helping adolescent males with conduct disordered behaviors, including sexually inappropriate behaviors and emotional dysregulation. The goal includes altering specific behaviors to fall within socially…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Psychotherapy, Behavior Modification, Cognitive Restructuring
A Descriptive, Multiyear Examination of Positive Behavior Support
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Dunlap, Glen; Carr, Edward G.; Horner, Robert H.; Koegel, Robert L.; Sailor, Wayne; Clarke, Shelley; Koegel, Lynn Kern; Albin, Richard W.; Vaughn, Bobbie J.; McLaughlin, Darlene Magito; James, Kim Mullen; Todd, Anne W.; Newton, J. Stephen; Lucyshyn, Joseph; Griggs, Peter; Bohanon, Hank; Choi, Jeong Hoon; Vismara, Laurie; Minjarez, Mendy Boettcher; Buschbacher, Pamelazita; Fox, Lise – Behavioral Disorders, 2010
A major goal of positive behavior support (PBS) is to produce broad-based, long-term improvements in adaptive behavior; however, the empirical base, at present, is mainly composed of relatively short-term studies carried out in circumscribed contexts. Therefore, a need exists for reliable data that can inform the field regarding the comprehensive…
Descriptors: Intervention, Quality of Life, Behavior Modification, Rating Scales