Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions articles from March 2004

Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions archives from March 2004

Editorial.
March 22, 2004... We are pleased to present another exciting issue to readers of the Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions (JPBI). In this issue are an appealing mix of practical, theoretical, and experimental articles that reflect JPBI's mission of...

Inclusive programming for toddlers with autism spectrum disorders: outcomes from the children's toddler school.
March 22, 2004... Abstract: The passage of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1990 mandated the provision of interventions for young children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) under the age of 3 years. Although Strain, McGee, and Kohler...

Description of a sleep-restriction program to reduce bedtime disturbances and night waking.
March 22, 2004... Abstract: The authors describe a behavioral intervention designed to reduce sleep problems without increasing disruption at bedtime or throughout the evening. Sleep restriction was used to reduce the bedtime and nighttime sleep problems of...

Combining noncontingent escape and functional communication training as a treatment for negatively reinforced disruptive behavior.
March 22, 2004... Abstract: Research has shown that noncontingent escape (NCE) and functional communication training (FCT) can be effective treatments for challenging behavior. One limitation of the NCE procedure is the failure to provide explicit...

Transitions for young children with autism from preschool to kindergarten.
March 22, 2004... Abstract: The transition of young children with autism from preschool to kindergarten is an important event both for sustaining gains made during preschool and for establishing future social and academic development. This article provides a...

Anchor the Boat: a classwide intervention to reduce problem behavior.
March 22, 2004... Abstract: Universal interventions are designed to systematically teach and reinforce consistent behavioral expectations. The purpose of this study was to provide an example of a group contingency classwide intervention called Anchor the Boat...

A celebration of the contributions of Montrose M. Wolf and Todd R. Risley.
March 22, 2004... 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...

Conference calendar.(Calendar)
March 22, 2004... APRIL 2004 * April 14-17, 2004 Council for Exceptional Children, Annual Conference. New Orleans, LA. Contact: 1-888/CEC-SPED (232-7733); Web site: http://www.cec.sped.org * April 12-16, 2004 American Educational Research...