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Peer reviewedGibson, David – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 1991
Recent experimental research is synthesized to identify distinctive biobehavioral characteristics of Down's Syndrome persons across their lifespan. It is argued that educational and other intervention programs have not demonstrated strong gains having significant durability or generalization. Recommended is an interactionist function-structure…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Behavior Patterns, Children, Cognitive Development
Download full textDurand, V. Mark – 1993
This paper reviews evidence of the success of behavior intervention approaches which teach students with challenging behaviors alternative functional communication behaviors. Research supporting the view that challenging behavior is a form of nonverbal communication is reviewed, noting the importance of identifying what such individuals are…
Descriptors: Aggression, Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Behavior Patterns
