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Direct linkCall, Nathan A.; Findley, Addie J.; Reavis, Andrea R. – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2012
It has been suggested that reinforcing problem behavior during functional analyses (FAs) may be unethical (e.g., Carr, 1977), the implication being that doing so may result in an increase in problem behavior outside of FA sessions. The current study assessed whether conducting a FA resulted in increases in problem behavior outside of the FA…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Reinforcement
Hwang, Yoon-Suk; Kearney, Patrick – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2013
Can individuals with developmental disabilities learn mindfulness? If so, with what result? A systematic literature review identified 12 studies that taught mindfulness practice to individuals with mild to severe developmental disabilities, demonstrating that mindfulness intervention could significantly reduce the behavioural and/or psychological…
Descriptors: Intervention, Developmental Disabilities, Literature Reviews, Longitudinal Studies
van Oorsouw, Wietske M. W. J.; Embregts, Petri J. C. M.; Bosman, Anna M. T. – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2013
Staff training is one of the interventions that managers can embed in their organizations to help staff improve their professional competences related to challenging behaviour of clients with intellectual disabilities. Individual coaching adds learning opportunities that are feasible but difficult to achieve in an in-service setting. In the…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Mental Retardation, Coaching (Performance), Intervention
Watkins, Nicholas; Rapp, John T. – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2013
Only a few studies have compared the convergent validity of the Questions About Behavioral Function (QABF) scale to the results of functional analyses (FA). In the current study, six participants who emitted problem behaviors participated in either a brief, or a no-interaction-series FA, while each participant's parent completed the QABF. The…
Descriptors: Measures (Individuals), Autism, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Robertson, Rachel E.; Wehby, Joseph H.; King, Susannah M. – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2013
Previous studies of response classes in individuals with developmental disabilities (DD) and problem behavior have shown that mild problem behavior, precursor behavior, and mands or requests can occur as functionally equivalent to severe problem behavior in some individuals. Furthermore, participants in some studies chose to use functionally…
Descriptors: Autism, Developmental Disabilities, Reinforcement, Parent Role
Matson, Johnny L.; Tureck, Kimberly; Rieske, Robert – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2012
Functional assessment has now entered the mainstream for evaluation and to aid in the treatment of challenging behaviors, while experimental functional analysis was at the forefront of this movement, this particular methodology has proven to be impractical, and thus has limited utility in real world settings. As a result of these factors…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Standardized Tests, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Evaluation Methods
Kang, Soyeon; O'Reilly, Mark; Rojeski, Laura; Blenden, Kara; Xu, Ziwei; Davis, Tonya; Sigafoos, Jeff; Lancioni, Giulio – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2013
Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are more likely to engage in inappropriate play (e.g., stereotypy, repetitive behavior) with their preferred items given as reinforcers. Considering the stereotyped behavior is a core characteristic of ASD aimed to reduce, it is necessary to identify alternative reinforcers that does not encourage…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Relationship, Autism, Reinforcement, Skill Development
Allen, Keith D.; Kuhn, Brett R.; DeHaai, Kristi A.; Wallace, Dustin P. – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2013
The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the effectiveness of a behavioral treatment package to reduce chronic sleep problems in children with Angelman Syndrome. Participants were five children, 2-11 years-of-age. Parents maintained sleep diaries to record sleep and disruptive nighttime behaviors. Actigraphy was added to provide…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Behavior Modification, Sleep, Diaries
O'Reilly, Mark; Fragale, Christina; Gainey, Summer; Kang, Soyeon; Koch, Heather; Shubert, Jennifer; El Zein, Farah; Longino, Deanna; Chung, Moon; Xu, Ziwei; White, Pamela; Lang, Russell; Davis, Tonya; Rispoli, Mandy; Lancioni, Giulio; Didden, Robert; Healy, Olive; Kagohara, Deborah; van der Meer, Larah; Sigafoos, Jeff – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2012
We examined the influence of an antecedent communication intervention on challenging behavior for three students with developmental disorders. Students were taught to request tangible items that were identified as reinforcers for challenging behavior in a prior functional analysis. Individual participant multielement and reversal designs were used…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Intervention, Behavior Modification, Disabilities
Rose, John; Mills, Sophie; Silva, Daniel; Thompson, Lauren – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2013
A broad range of factors have been identified as having an impact on burnout and performance. To improve our understanding of how these factors interact, a model of carer stress is tested. Staff were surveyed in residential units, assessments included burnout, organizational factors, staff cognitions and ratings of resident challenging behavior.…
Descriptors: Fear, Burnout, Client Characteristics (Human Services), Fatigue (Biology)
Simo-Pinatella, David; Alomar-Kurz, Elisabeth; Font-Roura, Josep; Gine, Climent; Matson, Johnny L.; Cifre, Ignacio – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2013
People with intellectual disabilities (ID) often engage in problem behaviors, such as verbal or physical aggression, property destruction, or self-injury. These behaviors become a challenge for the families and for professionals. Functional behavioral assessment (FBA) is a method used to identify variables that influence or maintain challenging…
Descriptors: Factor Analysis, Aggression, Foreign Countries, Functional Behavioral Assessment
Hattier, Megan A.; Matson, Johnny L.; Belva, Brian; Kozlowski, Ali – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2012
Challenging behaviors are frequently studied in individuals with various developmental disabilities, although specific conditions are rarely compared to one another. Such data would be informative to clinicians who assess and develop treatment plans for children with these disabilities. For that reason, the current study's aim was to analyze…
Descriptors: Infants, Toddlers, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy
Brossard-Racine, Marie; Shevell, Michael; Snider, Laurie; Belanger, Stacey Ageranioti; Majnemer, Annette – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2012
Motor difficulties are common in children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Although preliminary evidence has suggested that methylphenidate can improve the motor skills in children with ADHD and Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), the effect of stimulant medication on motor performance in children newly diagnosed with…
Descriptors: Psychomotor Skills, Children, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Stimulants
Irazabal, M.; Marsa, F.; Garcia, M.; Gutierrez-Recacha, P.; Martorell, A.; Salvador-Carulla, L.; Ochoa, S. – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2012
Few studies have been found that to assess the factors that explain higher levels of family burden in adults with intellectual disability (ID) and intellectual disability and mental disorders (ID-MD). The aims of this study were to assess family burden in people with ID and ID-MD and to determine which sociodemographic, clinical and functional…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Mental Disorders, Adults, Caregivers
Giles, Aimee F.; St. Peter, Claire C.; Pence, Sacha T.; Gibson, Alexandra B. – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2012
Response redirection and response blocking reduce stereotypy maintained by automatic reinforcement. The current study evaluated the effects of redirection and response blocking on the stereotypic responding of three elementary-age children diagnosed with autism. During the treatment evaluation, redirection and response blocking were evaluated…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Repetition, Reinforcement
