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Matta, Michael; Volpe, Robert J.; Briesch, Amy M.; Owens, Julie Sarno – Grantee Submission, 2020
Direct Behavior Rating (DBR) is a tool designed for the assessment of behavioral changes over time. Unlike methods for summative evaluations, the development of progress monitoring tools requires evaluation of sensitivity to change. The present study aimed to evaluate this psychometric feature of five newly developed DBR Multi-Item Scales…
Descriptors: Behavior Rating Scales, Student Behavior, Progress Monitoring, Psychometrics
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Moulton, Sara; von der Embse, Nathaniel; Kilgus, Stephen; Drymond, Mikayla – School Psychology, 2019
This study used item response theory (IRT) to derive sets of maximally efficient items (SMI) for a brief behavior rating scale (BBRS) from a common universal screening tool (i.e., the Social, Academic, and Emotional Behavior Risk Screener--Student Rating Scale [mySAEBRS]). We also evaluated the change sensitivity of these items for potential use…
Descriptors: Progress Monitoring, Behavior Rating Scales, Elementary School Students, Secondary School Students
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Cen, Suzan; Aytac, Berna – Learning Disability Quarterly, 2017
The present study aimed to assess the interaction between familial and cultural factors on child problem behaviors of learning disabled children aged between 7 and 14 within the perspective of ecocultural theory (N = 90). Mothers completed the Family Support Scale, Portrait Values Questionnaire, and Social-Demographical Form, and teachers…
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Family Programs, Values, Child Behavior
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Anderson, Sophie; Meints, Kerstin – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2016
Equine-assisted activities and therapies are increasing in popularity for treatment of ASD symptoms. This research evaluated effects of a 5-week programme of therapeutic riding on social functioning of children/adolescents (N = 15) with ASD. The effectiveness of the programme was evaluated using the autism spectrum quotient, the Vineland Adaptive…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Therapy, Horses
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Briesch, Amy M.; Daniels, Brian – Psychology in the Schools, 2013
A comprehensive self-management intervention was utilized to increase the on-task behavior of three African American students within an urban middle-school setting. The intervention was designed to necessitate minimal management on the part of the general education classroom teacher by utilizing an electronic prompting device, as well as a…
Descriptors: Feasibility Studies, Intervention, African American Students, Self Management
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Grimm, Kevin J.; Pianta, Robert C.; Konold, Timothy – Multivariate Behavioral Research, 2009
Multitrait-multimethod (MTMM) confirmatory factor models were combined with longitudinal structural equation models to examine trait and method stability over time. A longitudinal correlated-trait correlated-method (CT-CM) model allowed for the study of trait and method variance in observed scores over time. Longitudinal measurement invariance was…
Descriptors: Multitrait Multimethod Techniques, Structural Equation Models, Longitudinal Studies, Children
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Shean, Glenn D.; Zeidberg, Zeena – Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry, 1971
A token economy program established for psychiatric patients compared them to a control group on ward behavior, rating scales, participation in instrumental role activities, self care behavior and extra hospital visits. Results indicated improvement on ward behavior rating scales and greater participation in instrumental role activities for…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Behavior Rating Scales, Mental Disorders
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Buitelaar, Jan K.; And Others – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1990
Fourteen autistic children (ages 5-13) were administered Org 2766 (a synthetic analog of the adrenocorticotrophic hormone 4-9) or a placebo for 4 weeks. The hormone appeared to decrease stereotypic behavior and increase such behaviors as "change toys,""locomote," and "talk," though Aberrant Behavior Checklist ratings…
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Behavior Rating Scales
Sibley, Sally A.; and others – J Exp Child Psychol, 1969
Supported by the Education Improvement Program (Ford Foundation), Durham, North Carolina.
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Behavior Rating Scales, Classroom Environment
Gallagher, James J. – 1967
The purpose of this study was to "demonstrate the application of behavior modification techniques upon three children with behavior problems in a first grade class for culturally deprived children." A systematic reinforcement program was set up in which the student was reinforced with candy the first time he showed acceptable behavior…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Behavior Rating Scales, Classroom Techniques
Howard, James Lee; And Others – 1970
The North Carolina Advancement School set about to redefine underachievement and to describe underachievers. These three papers report their progress. The first discusses research which emphasizes describing the phenomenon academically, psychologically, physically and behaviorally. Major emphasis was devoted to measuring psychological factors such…
Descriptors: Behavior, Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Behavior Rating Scales
Mordock, John B. – J Sch Psychol, 1968
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Behavior Rating Scales, Diagnostic Teaching
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O'Leary, K. Daniel; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1973
Improvement ratings were obtained from parents and therapists of 70 children treated by behavior therapy at the Stony Brook Child Psychological Clinic. Therapists rated children at 80 percent if specific problems improved at termination whereas parents, six months later, rated 77 percent of problems improved. The high ratings are discussed in…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Behavior Rating Scales, Emotional Disturbances
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Redmond, Sean M.; Rice, Mabel L. – Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 2002
A study investigated the long-term stability of the teacher and parent behavioral ratings of 37 children with specific language impairment. Results indicate diminishment in teacher-reported behavior problems in most areas of socioemotional development from kindergarten to second grade and increasing congruence between teacher and parent ratings.…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Behavior Rating Scales, Child Development
Crawford, Jacqueline; And Others – Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps (JASH), 1992
Three functional assessment methods were compared with four adults with severe/profound mental retardation and stereotypic behavior patterns. The results of the antecedents, behavior, and consequences observation and the Motivation Assessment Scale indicated a sensory function of the stereotypic behavior for all subjects, whereas functional…
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems
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