Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions articles from March 2001

Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions archives from March 2001

Culturally Diverse Families Participating in Behavior Therapy Parent Education Programs for Children with Developmental Disabilities.
March 22, 2001... EDITOR'S NOTE: The Forum section of the Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions provides for an exchange of opinions, perspectives, ideas, and informative personal accounts. We welcome brief articles from family members, professionals,...

Supporting the Sexuality of Adults with Mental Retardation: Current Status and Future Directions.
March 22, 2001... Abstract: Historically, individuals with mental retardation have not enjoyed the sexual freedom afforded to individuals without disabilities. Although progress has been made, there is much room for improvement. This article suggests a...

Editorial.
March 22, 2001

Factors Affecting the Outcomes of Community-Based Behavioral Support: II. Factor Category Importance.
March 22, 2001... Abstract: This study was conducted to identify relative priorities among variables mediating the outcomes of community-based behavioral support for individuals with severe disabilities. Data were obtained through questionnaires completed by...

The Effects of an Accelerated Parent Education Program on Technique Mastery and Child Outcome.
March 22, 2001... Abstract: Educating parents of children with autism regarding how to act as treatment providers for their own children is now understood to be an essential component of successful treatment programs. Although most parent education programs have...

Identification of Competing Reinforcers for Behavior Maintained by Automatic Reinforcement.
March 22, 2001... Abstract: A four-phase investigation was completed to reduce aberrant behavior maintained by automatic reinforcement. During Phase 1, a brief functional analysis determined the maintaining contingencies for aberrant behavior displayed by an...

A Schoolwide Example of Positive Behavioral Support.
March 22, 2001... Abstract: Without prevention strategies, schools can expect to observe behavioral difficulties in more than 20% of the school population. Using schoolwide systems of positive behavioral support, schools can decrease the number of problem'...

Capacity for Statewide Implementation of Positive Behavior Supports: A Needs Assessment Strategy.
March 22, 2001... Abstract: This article describes an assessment process of the statewide capacity for integrating positive behavior supports (PBS) into the policies and practices of service delivery systems that provide support for individuals with...

Preparing Teachers and Consultants for the Challenge of Severe Problem Behavior.
March 22, 2001... Abstract: Student behavior and violence in schools has rapidly become an area of critical local and national concern in recent years. Teachers and schools are expected to cope with increasing student diversity along many dimensions, including...