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Direct linkJohnson, Jenee Vickers; Travers, Jason C.; Forbes, Heather J.; Zimmerman, Kathleen – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2021
Approximately 50 years of research on rapid toilet training (RTT) first used by Azrin and Foxx (1971) indicates RTT is effective for teaching individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) independent toileting routines. Professionals focused on toilet training may be familiar with RTT procedures but be less informed about the…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Toilet Training, Intellectual Disability
Drew, Christine M.; Wei, Qi; Crowe, Becky; Machalicek, Wendy; Byrd, Tamara – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2022
Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities have increased risk for developing challenging behavior. One particularly dangerous topography of challenging behavior is rapid eating. Rapid eating can lead to increased risk for choking and obesity as well as negatively impact social interactions during mealtimes (Anglesea et al.,…
Descriptors: Eating Disorders, Adolescents, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Intellectual Disability
Sutter, Chevonne; Demchak, MaryAnn – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2023
The present study evaluated a systematic instructional package including the system of least prompts (SLP) to teach differentiation and selection of tangible symbols to continue activities for two children with complex support needs and deafblindness (DB). A multiple probe design across three symbols was used to evaluate the intervention package…
Descriptors: Deaf Blind, Students with Disabilities, Teaching Methods, Intervention
Walker, Virginia L.; Douglas, Karen H.; Douglas, Sarah N.; D'Agostino, Sophia R. – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2020
The purpose of this systematic literature review was to summarize single-case intervention studies involving paraprofessional-implemented systematic instruction for students with disabilities. In the 19 reviewed studies, 60 paraprofessionals received training to implement systematic instruction with most learning naturalistic language strategies,…
Descriptors: Paraprofessional School Personnel, Students with Disabilities, Teaching Methods, Program Effectiveness
Nijs, Sara; Maes, Bea – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2014
Social interactions may positively influence developmental and quality of life outcomes. Research in persons with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD) mostly investigated interactions with caregivers. This literature review focuses on peer interactions of persons with PIMD. A computerized literature search of three databases was…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Relationship, Interaction, Severe Mental Retardation, Multiple Disabilities
Zucker, Stanley H.; Perras, Cindy; Perner, Darlene E.; Murdick, Nikki – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2013
On January 23-25, 2013, the Council for Exceptional Children Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities (DADD) sponsored its Fourteenth International Conference: Research to Practice in Autism, Intellectual Disability and Developmental Disabilities. The conference was held at the Sheraton Kona Resort at Keauhou Bay, Hawaii. The DADD Board…
Descriptors: Best Practices, Autism, Mental Retardation, Developmental Disabilities
Miller, Bridget; Taber-Doughty, Teresa – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2014
Three students with mild to moderate intellectual and multiple disability, enrolled in a self-contained functional curriculum class were taught to use a self-monitoring checklist and science notebook to increase independence in inquiry problem-solving skills. Using a single-subject multiple-probe design, all students acquired inquiry…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Self Management, Inquiry, Problem Solving
Ali, Emad; MacFarland, Stephanie Z.; Umbreit, John – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2011
The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) program used to teach functional requesting and commenting skills to people with disabilities (Bondy & Frost, 1993; Frost & Bondy, 2002). In this study, tangible symbols were added to PECS in teaching requesting to four students (ages 7-14) with…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Visual Impairments, Multiple Disabilities, Pictorial Stimuli
Whinnery, Stacie B.; Whinnery, Keith W. – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2011
This study investigated the effects of a functional mobility program on the functional standing and walking skills of five adults with developmental disabilities. The Mobility Opportunities Via Education (MOVE) Curriculum was implemented using a multiple-baseline across subjects design. Repeated measures were taken during baseline, intervention…
Descriptors: Intervention, Multiple Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities, Physical Mobility
Browder, Diane M.; Lee, Angela; Mims, Pam – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2011
This study investigated the effects of scripted task analytic lessons with systematic prompting on engagement and comprehension of students with a multiple, severe disability using a multiple probe single case design. Three teachers followed the scripts to include a target student in a story based lesson to increase comprehension and engagement.…
Descriptors: Multiple Disabilities, Severe Disabilities, Literacy, Task Analysis
De Bortoli, Tania; Balandin, Susan; Foreman, Phil; Arthur-Kelly, Michael; Mathisen, Bernice – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2012
The aim of this study was to explore regular teachers' perceptions and experiences of supports and obstacles to communicative interactions for students with multiple and severe disabilities (MSD). Five teachers of students with MSD participated in two in-depth interviews. Interview transcripts were analysed using content analysis. Transcripts were…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Teacher Attitudes, Mainstreaming, Teaching Experience
Ayres, Kevin M.; Douglas, Karen H.; Lowrey, K. Alisa; Sievers, Courtney – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2011
Determining the most effective curricula for students with severe disabilities requires increased attention as legislation and curricular changes are being made in the field of special education. This article a) reviews the legislation mandates from the 2004 Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) and the 2001 No Child Left…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Severe Disabilities, Curriculum Development, Special Education
Munde, Vera; Vlaskamp, Carla; Ruijssenaars, Wied; Nakken, Han – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2011
In the support of individuals with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD), assessing the level of alertness is a recurring issue for parents and other direct support persons. Although observations show clear advantages above and beyond other assessment methods, there are problems related to this method as well. Subjectivity of…
Descriptors: Multiple Disabilities, Observation, Severe Disabilities, Cognitive Ability
Fletcher, Dale; Boon, Richard T.; Cihak, David F. – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2010
The purpose of this study was to systematically replicate and extend previous studies of the TOUCHMATH program, a multi-sensory mathematics program (Bullock, Pierce, & McClellan, 1989). Three middle school students with moderate and multiple disabilities (e.g., autism and moderate intellectual disabilities) participated. Students were taught how…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Moderate Mental Retardation, Mathematics Instruction, Multiple Disabilities
