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Ford, Laurie; And Others – Contemporary Education, 1994
The best way to manage discipline problems in preschoolers with autism is to prevent the problems from occurring in the first place. The article examines the diagnosis, incidence, and prevalence of autism, discusses how to facilitate desired behavior, and offers a case study of a preschool student with autism. (SM)
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Development, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification
Thomas, Paulette J. – Diagnostique, 1990
Designed for use with individuals ages 3 months to 44 years, the Scales of Independent Behavior (SIB) measure adaptive behavior and problem behaviors in such areas as motor skills, social interaction, language, personal self-care, punctuality, destructiveness, and inattention. This paper describes the SIB's administration, scoring,…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Adults, Behavior Development, Behavior Problems
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Douthitt, Vicki L. – Roeper Review, 1992
The patterns of adaptive behavior in gifted and nongifted children (n=296, ages 2-16) were compared using the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale. Results indicated a significant difference between gifted and nongifted groups in communication, social skills, and daily living skills, but not in motor skill development. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Behavior Development, Behavior Rating Scales, Communication Skills