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The Differential and Temporal Effects of Antecedent Exercise on the Self-Stimulatory Behavior of a Child with Autism.
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Celiberti, David A.; And Others – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1997
The effects of two levels of exercise (walking versus jogging) in suppressing the self-stimulatory behavior during academic programming of a 5-year-old boy with autism were examined. Decreased physical self-stimulation and "out of seat" behavior were found only for the jogging condition. Sharp reductions in these behaviors did not return…
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Case Studies
Treatment of Automatically Reinforced Object Mouthing with Noncontingent Reinforcement and Response Blocking: Experimental Analysis and Social Validation.
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Carr, James E.; Dozier, Claudia L.; Patel, Meeta R.; Adams, Amanda Nicolson; Martin, Nichelle – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 2002
A brief functional analysis indicated that the object mouthing of a young girl diagnosed with autism was maintained independent of social consequences. Separate and combined effects of response blocking and non-contingent reinforcement were then evaluated as treatments. Although both interventions were unsuccessful when implemented separately,…
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Case Studies
The Effects of Progressive Relaxation Training on the Disruptive Behavior of a Boy with Autism.
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Mullins, Jo Lynne; Christian, LeeAnn – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 2001
A study examined the effects of progressive relaxation training on the disruptive behaviors of a 12-year-old boy with autism. The participant acquired progressive relaxation skills, displayed more relaxed behavior after performing the procedures, and showed a decrease in the duration of his disruptive behavior upon completing progressive…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Autism, Behavior Change, Behavior Modification
Efficacy of Behavioral Interventions for Reducing Problem Behavior in Persons with Autism: A Quantitative Synthesis of Single-Subject Research.
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Campbell, Jonathan M. – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 2003
Analysis of 117 research articles reporting use of behavioral interventions with single subjects with autism concluded that behavioral treatments are effective in reducing problematic behaviors. Type of target behavior and type of treatment did not moderate average treatment effect. Reliability of observation, number of treatment data points, and…
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Elementary Secondary Education
Effects of Task Size on Work-Related and Aberrant Behaviors of Youths with Autism and Mental Retardation.
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Sweeney, Holly Morsbach; LeBlanc, Judith M. – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1995
This study analyzed effects of repetitive task size on rate of responding and behavior of five adolescents with autism and mental retardation. Compared to large-task conditions, small-task conditions resulted in higher on-task behavior and better work-related behavior for all participants and higher work rate for four participants. (Author/PB)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Autism, Behavior Problems, Mental Retardation
Characteristics of Stereotypic Movement Disorder for Self-Injurious Behavior Assessed with the Diagnostic Assessment for the Severely Handicapped (DASH-II).
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Matson, Johnny L.; Hamilton, Martha; Duncan, Dee; Bamburg, Jerald; Smiroldo, Brandi; And Others – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1997
Two experiments involving 143 and 1,480 individuals with severe and profound mental retardation found that persons with profound mental retardation were more likely to evince sterotypies or self-injury (SIB) compared to their severely impaired counterparts. Those with stereotypies were more likely to present with autism, organicity, and eating…
Descriptors: Adults, Autism, Behavior Problems, Eating Disorders
Behavioral Treatment of Autistic Persons: A Review of Research from 1980 to the Present.
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Matson, 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
Comparison and Item Analysis of the MESSY for Autistic and Normal Children.
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Matson, Johnny L.; And Others – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1991
Social skills and levels of inappropriate assertiveness/impulsiveness were assessed using the Matson Evaluation of Social Skills with Youngsters, with 17 autistic children (ages 2-21) and 17 matched nonautistic children. Significant differences in both appropriate and inappropriate social behaviors were found. Results suggest the importance of…
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Autism, Basic Skills, Behavior Patterns