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Direct linkBurgio, Louis D.; Collins, Irene B.; Schmid, Bettina; Wharton, Tracy; McCallum, Debra; DeCoster, Jamie – Gerontologist, 2009
Purpose: The aim of this study was to translate the evidence-based Resources for Enhancing Alzheimer's Caregiver Health (REACH) II intervention for use in 4 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs). A secondary aim was to examine possible moderators of treatment outcome. Design and Methods: We used a quasi-experimental pre-post treatment design with no…
Descriptors: Alzheimers Disease, Caregivers, Intervention, Outcomes of Treatment
Murray, Mary; Baker, Pamela Hudson; Murray-Slutsky, Carolyn; Paris, Betty – Preventing School Failure, 2009
Prevention of behavioral problems in school settings is essential. When the function of behavior communicates a sensory-based need, as it does for many learners with autism, teachers need to know what to do. Therefore, it is important for teachers to have varied strategies available for use in the support of such learners. The authors present…
Descriptors: Behavior Theories, Behavior Problems, Behavior Modification, Behavior Change
Ellison, Ann – Exceptional Parent, 2009
In this article, the author talks about the Connections Camp, an innovative therapeutic social skill development program designed to meet the unique needs of youth with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). For six weeks each summer, youth ages 5-18 have fun while developing skills that lead to improved communication, better coping strategies, and…
Descriptors: Autism, Coping, Skill Development, Interpersonal Competence
King, Melissa J.; Valdovinos, Maria G. – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2009
This study assessed the social validity of behavioral techniques (i.e., pivotal response treatment) used with a child diagnosed with autism as viewed on an episode of the "Super Nanny" [Frost, J. (Host). (2005). Facente family [television series episode]. In N. Powell (Producer), "Super Nanny". New York: American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.].…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Intervention, Autism, Validity
Carter, Deborah Russell; Horner, Robert H. – Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 2009
This study investigated the effects of adding individualized, function-based support to the well-documented early intervention First Step to Success. A single-subject multiple-baseline design was applied across three K-1 students who did not respond to standard First Step to Success procedures. A functional behavioral assessment and individualized…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Behavior Modification, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Kindergarten
Bandy, Tawana – Child Trends, 2012
As young people transition through childhood to adolescence, they often face developmental challenges that can impede their quest to become flourishing, healthy adults. While both males and females experience difficulties, there are certain risk factors to which males are more susceptible. Compared with females, males tend to be more likely to…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Females, Program Effectiveness, Adolescents
Jones-Mason, Keely S. – ProQuest LLC, 2012
In an effort to improve academic performance for students receiving special education services, a large urban school district in Tennessee has implemented Integrated Service Delivery Model. The purpose of this study was to compare the performance of students receiving instruction in self-contained classrooms to the performance of students…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Special Education, Urban Schools, Middle School Students
Holtzapple, Carol K. – Journal of Research in Character Education, 2011
Character education programs support the development of positive character traits in children and adults. Effective violence prevention programs improve pro-social competencies and reduce negative behaviors in students by enhancing protective factors (strong bonds with teachers; clear rules of conduct that are consistently enforced) and targeting…
Descriptors: Outcomes of Education, Prevention, Values Education, Personality Traits
Bywater, Tracey Jane; Hutchings, Judith Mary; Gridley, Nicole; Jones, Karen – Child Care in Practice, 2011
Parenting programmes are effective interventions for preventing and treating conduct problems in young children. Up to 20% of children in disadvantaged areas have conduct disorder. Recent government initiatives such as targeting early years services to designated disadvantaged Flying Start areas in Wales have resulted in increased nursery-care…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Intervention, Feasibility Studies, Disadvantaged
Strain, Phillip S.; Bovey, Edward H. – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 2011
A clustered randomized design was used in which 28 inclusive preschool classrooms were randomly assigned to receive 2 years of training and coaching to fidelity in the LEAP (Learning Experiences and Alternative Program for Preschoolers and Their Parents) preschool model, and 28 inclusive classes were assigned to receive intervention manuals only.…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Preschool Education, Autism, Young Children
Mazzotti, Valerie Leigh – ProQuest LLC, 2010
Preadolescence is a critical time in the life of children because during this time individuals experience increased social pressure and make decisions that lead to lasting peer relationships (Farmer et al., 2008). Students at-risk for, or with, emotional disturbance during preadolescence struggle to adjust socially, behaviorally, and academically,…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Intervention, Emotional Disturbances, Validity
Download full textJones, Stephanie M.; Brown, Joshua L.; Aber, J. Lawrence – Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness, 2010
Over the last two decades, developmental science has made significant progress in understanding children's trajectories toward social-emotional and academic outcomes. At the same time, there has been dramatic growth in the design, implementation, and rigorous evaluation of school-based interventions to promote positive social-emotional development…
Descriptors: Intervention, Prevention, Grade 3, Literacy
Sontag, Lisa M.; Graber, Julia A. – Developmental Psychology, 2010
This study investigated gender differences in the moderating and mediating effects of responses to stress on the association between perceived peer stress and symptoms of psychopathology. A sample of 295 middle school students (63.7% female; M[subscript age] = 12.39 years, SD = 0.99) completed self-report surveys on stress, coping, and behavioral…
Descriptors: Psychopathology, Cognitive Restructuring, Coping, Gender Differences
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
Stefan, Catrinel A.; Miclea, Mircea – Early Child Development and Care, 2010
Early intervention has become a widely recognised practice because preschool years offer the best timing for preventing early onset conduct problems. Moreover, some factors have been consistently identified as putting children at risk for developing mental health problems, as well as school readiness problems. Such risk factors are poor…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Mental Health, Content Analysis, Social Development
