Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions articles from June 2001

Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions archives from June 2001

Editorial.(Transcript)
June 22, 2001... It is with great pleasure that we publish this issue of the Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions (JPBI). The articles present an excellent mix of the discussion of important issues in the field of positive behavioral intervention along...

Using Choice with Game Play to Increase Language Skills and Interactive Behaviors in Children with Autism.(Statistical Data Included)
June 22, 2001... Abstract: Children with autism often exhibit significant language delays and extremely disruptive behaviors when confronted with task situations or other interactions in which they would rather not partake. The developmental literature suggests...

The Influence of Preference and Choice of Activity on Problem Behavior.
June 22, 2001... Abstract: A growing body of research suggests that assigning preferred tasks or providing opportunities for choice among tasks can lead to reduced levels of problem behavior in individuals with developmental disabilities. The purpose of this...

Parent Education for Autism: Issues in Providing Services at a Distance.
June 22, 2001... Abstract: Providing effective support services for families of children with autism is a growing area of concern. Individual and system-level risk factors that are associated with having autism could result in poor outcomes. Positive behavior...

Attributional Style and Depression in Adolescents with Asperger Syndrome.(Statistical Data Included)
June 22, 2001... Abstract: Despite research indicating that adolescents with Asperger syndrome are prone to depression, there is no research investigating the attributions of these individuals and the possibility of a learned helplessness attributional style...

Socially Valid Outcomes of Intervention for People with MR and Challenging Behavior: Views of Different Stakeholders.(Statistical Data Included)
June 22, 2001... Abstract: Potentially salient outcomes of intervention for challenging behavior shown by people with mental retardation (MR) were identified by focus groups and through a literature review. Items generated by this process were subsequently...

Growing Up with My Sister with Autism.
June 22, 2001... EDITORS' NOTE: The Forum section of the Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions is presented to encourage communication among readers and provide for an exchange of opinions, perspectives, ideas, and informative personal accounts. We welcome...