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Gandía-Abellán, Helena; Nieto, Carmen; García-Rubio, Carlos – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
The present study aims to examine the effects of the MindfulTEA program, an Mindfulness-based Interventions (MBIs) specifically designed for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Intellectual Disability, to reduce behavioural problems. MBIs are effective in improving well-being in people with high-functioning ASD, but little is known…
Descriptors: Metacognition, Adults, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Intellectual Disability
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Mrachko, Alicia A.; Kaczmarek, Louise A.; Kostewicz, Douglas E.; Vostal, Brooks – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 2023
We examined adult behavioral skills training (BST) for home-based therapeutic support staff (TSS) using a naturalistic developmental behavioral intervention (NDBI) with young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) derived from Project ImPACT. We taught three TSS to use interactive strategies with online modules, in-vivo training, and ongoing…
Descriptors: Training, Home Programs, Behavior Modification, Young Children
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Liang, Shuang; Zheng, Rui-Xuan; Zhang, Li-Li; Liu, Yi-Mei; Ge, Ke-Juan; Zhou, Zi-Yun; Wang, Lei – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2022
Objective: This study intends to explore the effect of parent-training program on the rehabilitation intervention in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Chinese-speaking areas of China by offering parent skill training and psychology counseling. Methods: From January 2018 to June 2019, a total of 80 children diagnosed with ASD from the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Parent Education, Program Effectiveness, Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Prykanowski, Debra A.; Conroy, Maureen A.; Reichow, Brian – Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 2021
Functional communication training (FCT) is a common function-based intervention for young children with or at risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to teach an alternative communicative response to replace problem behavior. While FCT is effective in decreasing problem behavior, often the communicative behavior that is taught occurs at a higher…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Communication Skills, Training
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Voorhees, Mary D.; Walker, Virginia L.; Snell, Martha E.; Smith, Carol G. – Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 2013
Following the implementation of Tier 1 and Tier 2 Positive Behavior Support (PBS) strategies in six Head Start (HS) classrooms, three children in two classrooms were identified who had significant behavioral challenges and met the criteria for the use of individualized PBS. The purpose of this demonstration was to evaluate whether the effects of…
Descriptors: Preschool Education, Preschool Children, Behavior Problems, Behavior Modification
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Cihak, David; Fahrenkrog, Cynthia; Ayres, Kevin M.; Smith, Catherine – Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 2010
This study evaluated the efficacy of video modeling delivered via a handheld device (video iPod) and the use of the system of least prompts to assist elementary-age students with transitioning between locations and activities within the school. Four students with autism learned to manipulate a handheld device to watch video models. An ABAB…
Descriptors: Modeling (Psychology), Handheld Devices, Video Technology, Elementary School Students
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Haley, Janet L.; Heick, Patrick F.; Luiselli, James K. – Child & Family Behavior Therapy, 2010
This study examined the use of an antecedent-based intervention to reduce the vocal stereotypy of a student diagnosed with Autism within the general education classroom. The student displayed frequent nonfunctional speech and disruptive vocal sounds. An antecedent-based intervention, involving the use of qualitatively different cards--to cue the…
Descriptors: Cues, Intervention, Autism, Mainstreaming