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Bielecki, Joanne; Swender, Stephen L. – Behavior Modification, 2004
Social skills deficits and excesses are a defining aspect of mental retardation (MR). Research indicates that there is an established relationship between social skills and maladaptive behaviors. A number of studies demonstrate that the social competence of individuals with MR and comorbid psychopathology can be enhanced with social skills…
Descriptors: Psychopathology, Mental Retardation, Interpersonal Competence, Check Lists
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Jones, Emily A.; Carr, Edward G.; Feeley, Kathleen M. – Behavior Modification, 2006
Joint attention refers to an early developing set of behaviors that plays a critical role in both social and language development and is specifically impaired in children with autism. In a series of three studies, preschool teachers demonstrated the effectiveness of discrete trial instruction and pivotal response training strategies to teach joint…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Preschool Children, Autism, Child Behavior