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The Effects of a Treatment Package in Establishing Independent Academic Work Skills in Children with Autism.
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Pelios, Lillian V.; MacDuff, Gregory S.; Axelrod, Saul – Education and Treatment of Children, 2003
This study evaluated a treatment package to improve on-task academic skills by three children with autism. Program components included delayed reinforcement for on-task and on-schedule responding, fading of instructional prompts and instructor's presence, unpredictable supervision, and response cost for off-task responding. On-task and on-schedule…
Descriptors: Autism, Basic Skills, Children, Elementary Education
Classroom Behavior of Elementary School-Age Boys with Fragile X Syndrome.
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Symons, Frank J.; Clark, Renee D.; Roberts, Jennifer P.; Bailey, Donald B., Jr. – Journal of Special Education, 2001
Direct observational data were collected on the behavior of 26 elementary school-age boys with fragile X syndrome (FXS), the most prevalent inherited cause of mental retardation, during classroom academic activities. Findings indicated classroom engagement comparable to that of peers and not related to intrasubject variables such as severity of…
Descriptors: Attention Control, Autism, Behavior Patterns, Developmental Disabilities
An Examination of Paraprofessional Involvement in Supporting Inclusion of Students with Autism.
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Young, Brooke; And Others – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 1997
A study monitored the behaviors of three students (ages 7-9) with autism in inclusionary settings relative to paraprofessional proximity and classroom activity. Results are presented for on-task behavior, in-seat behavior, self-stimulatory responses, and inappropriate vocalizations. Data are also presented for interactions initiated by…
Descriptors: Autism, Child Behavior, Elementary Education, Inclusive Schools
Cooperative Learning Groups in Reading: An Integration Strategy for Students with Autism and General Classroom Peers.
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Kamps, Debra M.; And Others – Behavioral Disorders, 1995
A reversal design was used in two elementary classrooms to examine effects of cooperative learning groups (CLG) in reading instruction for three students with autism and their general education peers. Results demonstrated increased reading gains, academic engagement, and peer interaction during CLG conditions. Results also documented the…
Descriptors: Autism, Cooperative Learning, Elementary Education, Inclusive Schools
Modifying Activities to Produce Functional Outcomes: Effects on the Problem Behaviors of Students with Disabilities.
Dunlap, Glen; And Others – Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, 1995
This article describes positive effects of modifying curricular activities in accordance with the individual interests of three elementary students with disabilities (including autism, mental retardation, and emotional/behavioral disorder). Students exhibited less problem behavior and more on-task responding in the modified activity condition. (DB)
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Curriculum Development
Improving Age Appropriate Social Skills To Enhance Academic Performance.
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Cheek, Lisa; Logan, Karen; Sprecher, Sharon; Streitmatter, Barbara – 1997
This action research project examined the impact of a program for improving age-inappropriate behaviors that interfere with personal and academic progress. A total of 69 students from 3 elementary classrooms and 2 speech therapy groups were involved in the research. The targeted population consisted of fourth and sixth graders; students with…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Aggression, Autism, Check Lists