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Restricted and Repetitive Behaviors in Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Review of Research in the Last Decade
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Leekam, Susan R.; Prior, Margot R.; Uljarevic, Mirko – Psychological Bulletin, 2011
Restricted and repetitive behaviors (RRBs) are a core feature of autism spectrum disorders. They constitute a major barrier to learning and social adaptation, but research on their definition, cause, and capacity for change has been relatively neglected. The last decade of research has brought new measurement techniques that have improved the…
Descriptors: Classification, Severity (of Disability), Early Intervention, Autism
Assessment of Social Skills in Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders.
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Gresham, Frank M. – Assessment for Effective Intervention, 2001
This article discusses the process of assessing social skills with students who have emotional and/or behavioral disorders. It describes a three-stage problem-solving model of problem identification, problem analysis, and treatment evaluation. Specific social skills assessment strategies are described and linked to a classification system of…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Classification, Emotional Disturbances, Evaluation Methods
The AAMD ABS-SE, Part Two: Criterion-Related Validity in a Behavior-Disordered Sample.
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Cheramie, Gail M.; Edwards, Ron P. – Psychology in the Schools, 1990
Examined diagnostic validity of Part Two of the American Association on Mental Deficiency Adaptive Behavior Scales-School Edition (ABS-SE) for the classification of behavior disorder in elementary school students (N=66). Results indicated overall rate of correct classification was 71.21 percent; using factor scores, the level of correct…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Classification, Diagnostic Tests, Elementary Education
The Brief Child and Family Phone Interview (BCFPI): 2. Usefulness in Screening for Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
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Boyle, Michael H.; Cunningham, Charles E.; Georgiades, Katholiki; Cullen, John; Racine, Yvonne; Pettingill, Peter – Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 2009
Background: This study examines the use of the Brief Child and Family Phone Interview (BCFPI) to screen for childhood psychiatric disorder based on Diagnostic Interview Schedule for Children Version IV (DISC-IV) classifications of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), conduct disorder (CD),…
Descriptors: Health Services, Mental Health Programs, Mental Health, Child Health
Strengths-based Assessment Differences across Students with LD and EBD.
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Reid, Robert; Epstein, Michael H.; Pastor, Dena A.; Ryser, Gail R. – Remedial and Special Education, 2000
A study used the Behavioral and Emotional Rating Scale (BERS) with 129 students (ages 7-18) with learning disabilities (LD), 145 with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD), and 144 typical students. BERS discriminated among students with LD and EBD and controls and was able to classify students with EBD and controls. (Contains references.)…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Behavior Rating Scales, Classification, Elementary Secondary Education
Research in Secondary Schools. Advances in Learning and Behavioral Disabilities. Volume 17
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Scruggs, Thomas E., Ed.; Mastropieri, Margo A., Ed. – JAI Press, 2004
Secondary education of students with learning and behavioral disabilities is an issue of great importance. Unlike elementary schools, secondary schools require substantially more independent functioning, assume the effective use of student planning and study skills, and often lack the classes in basic skills needed by some learners. Further, new…
Descriptors: Secondary Education, Secondary School Students, Learning Disabilities, Behavior Disorders