In coping with and addressing a common child behavioral problem, classroom teachers may benefit from viewing bullying as a behavior management issue in the educational setting. The authors offer eight suggestions that specifically address childhood bullying problems in the classroom. Teachers can add these to their toolkit of behavior management…

In planning interventions it is essential to understand how adverse risk factors in early childhood are associated with child mental health problems, whether some types of problems can be better explained by the specific risk factors, and whether early risk factors are differently related to different types of child behavior problems. A community…

This bibliography lists 79 resources on behavior management in the schools. Resources are grouped into a section of books and monographs and a section of journal articles. Publication dates range from 1985 through 1994. Among subjects covered are: applied behavior analysis, self-injury, designing interventions, treatment-focused assessment,…

This paper presents a model for generating school and home interventions for preschool children experiencing behavioral and social difficulties or developmental delays. Youngsters, at some point in their development, may display challenging behaviors that can be minimized, sometimes eliminated, with appropriate intervention. Current best practices…

The report summarizes findings from an investigation of response interrelationships in severely handicapped children with behavior problems in order to provide empirical guidelines for determining intervention priorities. A state-wide sample of severely handicapped, behavior problem children (2-8 years old) was observed longitudinally in their…

The observational study examined the frequency and severity of misbehaviors of 98 behaviorally disordered adolescents on both mainstreamed and categorical bus transportation arrangements. Data indicated a dramatic increase in frequency and severity of misbehavior during the period of categorical transportation with a parallel increase in the…

This 102-item annotated bibliography lists studies from 1981-1985 published in seven journals on developmental disabilities-related treatment research. Selected entries focus on decelerating problem behaviors in the following general categories: aggression, self-injurious behavior, disruptive/destructive behavior, stereotypic behavior,…

The influence of attribution and self-control training on short- and long-term maintenance of strategic behavior, impulsivity, and beliefs about self-efficacy was assessed in 77 underachieving, hyperactive children. Results supported the use of attribution and self control training in treating strategic deficits in hyperactive and learning…

Considers effectiveness of parental positive reinforcement with deviant children by reviewing the following: (1) non-intervention studies, (2) intervention studies, and (3) consumer (parental) satisfaction studies. Results indicate that parents view positive reinforcement as effective and useful although positive reinforcement is not sufficient to…

The article examines preventive measures (classroom rules, token or response-cost systems, contracts, cognitive behavioral techniques, and physical exercise programs) as well as consequential measures (time-out, verbal intervention, punishment, and physical restraint). The article further identifies (based on survey results) the types of…

Changes in imitative behavior of two preschool children with highly oppositional behaviors were examined as a function of adult models' use of differential attention and time-out. Results showed that the children's oppositional behavior varied predictably with the presence and absence of differential attention and time-out. (Author/CL)

Effects of intervention strategies on an autistic boy's inappropriate touching behavior were investigated. Baseline frequencies of inappropriate touching were high. A positive practice arm movements overcorrection reduced inappropriate touching significantly. An alternative response/asking for permission program was added to overcorrection…

This paper reports on a study that investigated whether or not protective factors within children that contributed to resilience were strengthened in young children participating in the Devereux Early Childhood Assessment (DECA) Program, a preschool primary prevention program designed to foster social and emotional well-being. The DECA assessment…

This guidebook explores some of the practical issues associated with finding, choosing, and starting potentially effective prevention programs for at-risk preteens and teens. The guidebook is based on a study of 51 intervention programs that identified elements and delivery mechanisms that were associated with their effectiveness. A closer look at…

A case study is presented in which aggressive behavior of two pre-school boys on a nursery school bus was modified by the introduction of a negative punishment contingency in which the Ss were told they would be detained on the bus until the second time the bus passed their house (delay of reinforcement) if abusive behavior occurred. (Author)