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Lanovaz, Marc J.; Rapp, John T.; Maciw, Isabella – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2014
Background: Several researchers have reduced engagement in stereotypy in individuals with intellectual disability and deafblindness using interventions containing a punishment component. The purpose of our study was to examine whether we could produce reductions in stereotypy in an individual with Cornelia de Lange syndrome and deafblindness by…
Descriptors: Deaf Blind, Intellectual Disability, Intervention, Reinforcement
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Nelson, Catherine; Hyte, Holly A.; Greenfield, Robin – American Annals of the Deaf, 2015
Self regulation has been identified as essential to school success. However, for a variety of reasons, its development may be compromised in children and youth who are deafblind. A single-case multiple baseline study of a child who was deafblind examined the effects of three groups of evidence-based interventions on variables thought to be…
Descriptors: Self Control, Deaf Blind, Case Studies, Intervention
Deaf-Blind Perspectives, 1996
Three issues of this newsletter include articles on and news items related to deaf-blindness. Articles include the following: "Research-to-Practice: Bridging the Gap between Research and Demonstration Projects and Practical Needs of Parents and Educators" (Harvey Mar and Nancy Sall); "Syndromes, Behavior, and Educational Intervention" (J. P. M.…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Deaf Blind, Demonstration Programs, Elementary Secondary Education
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Umbreit, John – Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 1997
A study of a woman with deaf-blindness and severe mental retardation examined the potential decrease of problem behaviors by using functional assessment-based interventions applied in multiple natural environments throughout the day. Results found that increasing the amount of attention the woman received from program staff immediately eliminated…
Descriptors: Adults, Aggression, Attention, Behavior Modification
Luiselli, James K.; Lolli, Dennis A. – Education of the Visually Handicapped, 1987
A 13-year-old deaf-blind boy who exhibited disruptive problem behaviors during mobility training sessions was successfully treated in a program that incorporated contingent reinforcement for reduced rates of responding. A 1-year follow-up assessment revealed continued behavioral improvement. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Case Studies, Contingency Management
Wiley, David – 1995
This packet contains six information pages providing basic answers to questions commonly asked by people involved with individuals who are deaf blind. The first one is on understanding deaf-blindness and addresses what the condition is, its impact on the ability to receive information, how the condition affects caregiver strategies, and what it is…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Behavior Problems, Caregivers, Deaf Blind
Anketell, Mary, Ed.; And Others – 1990
This second volume in a two-volume series which contain training modules on the education of children and youth with dual sensory and multiple impairments focuses on preservice or inservice training of service providers who deliver educational services to these children. The five modules in this volume address the following areas: (1) introduction…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Classroom Techniques, Communication Skills, Curriculum Development