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Koegel, Lynn K.; Kuriakose, Sarah; Singh, Anjileen K.; Koegel, Robert L. – Behavior Modification, 2012
Social engagement by children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in unstructured school settings generally occurs at very low levels, if at all. Although many interventions improve peer socialization, generalization and maintenance of such gains when interventions are faded are typically low. The present study employed a multiple baseline design…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Socialization, Inclusion, Autism
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Falcomata, Terry S.; Muething, Colin S.; Gainey, Summer; Hoffman, Katherine; Fragale, Christina – Behavior Modification, 2013
We evaluated functional communication training (FCT) combined with a chained schedule of reinforcement procedure for the treatment of challenging behavior exhibited by two individuals diagnosed with Asperger syndrome and autism. Following functional analyses that suggested that challenging behavior served multiple functions for both participants,…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Interpersonal Communication, Communication Skills
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Brady, Kelly K.; Kubina, Richard M., Jr. – Behavior Modification, 2010
This study examines the relationship between a critical learning outcome of behavioral fluency and endurance, by comparing the effects of two practice procedures on multiplication facts two through nine. The first procedure, called whole time practice trial, consisted of an uninterrupted 1 minute practice time. The second procedure, endurance…
Descriptors: Intervention, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Multiplication, Comparative Analysis
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Noda, Wataru; Tanaka-Matsumi, Junko – Behavior Modification, 2009
The present study evaluates the effect of a classroom-based behavioral intervention package to improve Japanese elementary school children's sitting posture in regular classrooms (N = 68). This study uses a multiple-baseline design across two classrooms with a modified repeated reversal within each class. The article defines appropriate sitting…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Intervention, Foreign Countries, Classrooms
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Fabiano, Gregory A.; Pelham, William E., Jr.; Karmazin, Karen; Kreher, Joanne; Panahon, Carlos J.; Carlson, Carl – Behavior Modification, 2008
Studies of behavior modification interventions for disruptive behavior in schools have generally focused on classroom behavior with less research directed toward child behavior in other school settings (e.g., cafeterias). The present report documents the effect of a group contingency intervention with a random reward component, targeting…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Student Behavior, Intervention, Behavior Modification
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Petscher, Erin Seligson; Bailey, Jon S. – Behavior Modification, 2008
This study evaluated the effects and collateral effects of extinction (EXT) and differential reinforcement of alternative behavior (DRA) interventions with inappropriate vocalizations and work refusal. Both interventions have been used frequently to reduce problem behaviors. The benefits of these interventions have been established yet may be…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Reinforcement, Intervention, Behavior Problems
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Reinke, Wendy; Lewis-Palmer, Teri; Martin, Emma – Behavior Modification, 2007
This study evaluated the effects of visual performance feedback (VPF) on teacher use of behavior-specific praise. In addition to receiving individual VPF, teachers participated in group consultation focused on increasing competence in the use of behavior-specific praise. Three general education elementary teachers and six students participated in…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Student Behavior, Intervention, Positive Reinforcement