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Progress and Priorities in Research to Improve Outcomes for Students with or at Risk for Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
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Lloyd, Blair P.; Bruhn, Allison L.; Sutherland, Kevin S.; Bradshaw, Catherine P. – Behavioral Disorders, 2019
The Peacock Hill Working Group (PHWG) published a seminal position article nearly 30 years ago on the state of the field of special education for children with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD). They concluded their discussion with a set of recommendations for practice, policy, and research. The purpose of the present article is to revisit…
Descriptors: Special Education, Emotional Disturbances, Behavior Disorders, Outcomes of Treatment
How Individual and School Aggregate Baseline Behavior Levels Moderate Response to a Primary Level Behavior Intervention
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Benner, Gregory J.; Sanders, Elizabeth A.; Nelson, J. Ron; Ralston, Nicole C. – Behavioral Disorders, 2013
In our previous research (Benner, Nelson, Sanders, & Ralston, 2012), elementary schools were randomly assigned to either a primary-level behavior intervention directed at externalizing behavior (treatment, n = 7 schools) or to business-as-usual condition (control, n = 6 schools). A screening procedure was used to identify K through 3-grade…
Descriptors: Intervention, Behavior Problems, Behavior Modification, Elementary School Students
The UCLA Young Autism Project: A Reply to Gresham and Macmillan.
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Smith, Tristam; Lovass, O. Ivar – Behavioral Disorders, 1997
Responds to "Autistic Recovery? An Analysis and Critique of the Empirical Evidence on the Early Intervention Project" (Gresham and MacMillan), which criticizes research showing the effectiveness of the UCLA Youth Autism Project program for children with autism. The article's misunderstandings are discussed and the program is explained. (CR)
Descriptors: Autism, Early Intervention, Experimental Programs, Outcomes of Treatment
Denial and Defensiveness in the Place of Fact and Reason: Rejoinder to Smith and Lovass.
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Gresham, Frank M.; MacMillan, Donald L. – Behavioral Disorders, 1997
Responds to "The UCLA Young Autism Project: A Reply to Gresham and MacMillan" (Smith and Lovaas), which criticized a review questioning the effectiveness of an intervention for children with autism. The Smith and Lovass article is described as defensive, factually inaccurate, and as not adequately addressing the question of external validity.…
Descriptors: Autism, Early Intervention, Experimental Programs, Outcomes of Treatment
Autistic Recovery? An Analysis and Critique of the Empirical Evidence on the Early Intervention Project.
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Gresham, Frank M.; Macmillan, Donald L. – Behavioral Disorders, 1997
Critiques research findings on the effectiveness of the Early Intervention Project (EIP) for children with autism. The review finds sufficient threats to the experimental validity of the EIP to prevent unqualified endorsement of it as a validated treatment for children with autism. The review found in particular there were threats to external…
Descriptors: Autism, Early Intervention, Experimental Programs, Outcomes of Treatment
Treatment and Posttreatment Effects of Residential Treatment Using a Re-education Model
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Fields, Elaine; Farmer, Elizabeth M. Z.; Apperson, Joy; Mustillo, Sarah; Simmers, Deborah – Behavioral Disorders, 2006
This study examined preliminary effectiveness of one of the first Project Re-ED (Re-education of Emotionally Disturbed children) residential treatment centers for children. Data were collected at admission, at discharge, and up to 6 months postdischarge. Findings show substantial decreases in problem behaviors and improvements in personal…
Descriptors: Multivariate Analysis, Emotional Disturbances, Outcomes of Treatment, Adolescents
A Preliminary Investigation of the Relationship between In-School Suspension and the Disruptive Classroom Behavior of Students with Behavioral Disorders.
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Stage, Scott A. – Behavioral Disorders, 1997
A study of 36 students (ages 12-17) with behavior/emotional disorders in a residential school examined the effects of three types of in-school suspension programs on disruptive classroom behavior and the impact of classroom management. Results found no apparent effects of the in-school suspension interventions on classroom disruptive behavior.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Disorders, Classroom Techniques, Discipline
Head Start Children At Risk for Emotional or Behavioral Disorders: Behavior Profiles and Clinical Implications of a Primary Prevention Program.
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Serna, Loretta; Lamros, Katina; Nielsen, Elizabeth; Forness, Steven R. – Behavioral Disorders, 2002
Evaluation of the Early Screening Project in a Head Start classroom-wide mental health identification and intervention over a 12- week period found that eight children identified as being at high risk for emotional/behavioral disorders prior to intervention either significantly improved or maintained their pre-intervention functioning. No…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Disadvantaged Youth, Early Identification, Early Intervention
Description and Evaluation of the Job Designs Project for Adolescents and Young Adults with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders.
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Bullis, Michael; And Others – Behavioral Disorders, 1994
A 3-year model demonstration program provided vocational services to 58 adolescents and young adults with emotional or behavioral disorders. Forty-six of the participants secured competitive work. Correlational analyses identified four variables associated with program success or failure, including a history of either alcohol/substance abuse or of…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Alcohol Abuse, Behavior Disorders, Demonstration Programs