NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 2 results Save | Export
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Bergstrom, Ryan; Najdowski, Adel C.; Tarbox, Jonathan – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2012
Children with autism may not develop safety skills (e.g., help-seeking behaviors) without explicit teaching. One potentially hazardous situation is when a child with autism becomes separated from caregivers in a retail establishment or other public setting. The purpose of this study was to evaluate a treatment package (rules, role playing, and…
Descriptors: Help Seeking, Autism, Role Playing, Safety Education
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Durand, V. Mark; Carr, Edward G. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1991
Three mentally retarded students (ages 9-12) who exhibited challenging behaviors to escape from academic demands and to receive social attention were taught alternative assistance-seeking and attention-getting phrases. Data indicated that the intervention reduced challenging behavior. The results transferred across settings, and were maintained 18…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Communication Skills, Generalization