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An Evaluation of a Treatment Package Consisting of Discrimination Training and Differential Reinforcement with Response Cost and a Social Story on Vocal Stereotypy for a Preschooler with Autism in a Preschool Classroom
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Laprime, Amanda P.; Dittrich, Gretchen A. – Education and Treatment of Children, 2014
The purpose of the study was to evaluate the use of a treatment package comprised of a social story, discrimination training, and differential reinforcement with response cost on the vocal stereotypy of one preschooler diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. The study took place in a preschool classroom of a public school and was implemented…
Descriptors: Program Evaluation, Program Effectiveness, Story Telling, Reinforcement
Restructuring an Existing Token Economy in a Psychiatric Facility for Children.
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Moore, James W.; Tingstrom, Daniel H.; Doggett, R. Anthony; Carlyon, William D. – Child & Family Behavior Therapy, 2001
Restructuring an existing token economy (TE) in a psychiatric facility for children led to increased point-earning and decreased daily trips to seclusion. Restructuring occurred through operationalization of target behaviors and reduction of time between receipt of reinforcers and opportunity to exchange tokens. Results suggest changes in basic…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Children, Operant Conditioning, Program Effectiveness
Peer-Mediated Social Skills Training Program for Young Children with High-Functioning Autism
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Chung, Kyong-Mee; Reavis, Shaye; Mosconi, Matt; Drewry, Josiah; Matthews, Todd; Tasse, Marc J. – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2007
One of the most prevailing characteristics of children with autism is their deficit in social communication skills. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a peer-mediated social skills training (SST) program combined with video feedback, positive reinforcement and token system in increasing social communication skills in…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Observation, Young Children, Positive Reinforcement
A Positive Approach to Assertive Discipline.
Martinez Unified School District, CA. – 1983
THE FOLLOWING IS THE FULL TEXT OF THIS DOCUMENT: Program Description: The Assertive Discipline Program at John Swett Elementary clearly establishes student behavior expectation and consequences. In addition to these two outcomes, the program offers varying degrees of positive acknowledgment for students meeting or exceeding the expectations.…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Demonstration Programs, Discipline, Discipline Policy