Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions articles from September 2001

Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions archives from September 2001

A Demonstration of the Effects of Augmentative Communication on the Extreme Aggressive Behavior of a Child With Autism Within an Integrated Preschool Setting.
September 22, 2001... Abstract: Research in the area of behavior support has repeatedly demonstrated the positive effects of learning more effective and efficient communication on the challenging behaviors of individuals with developmental disabilities. More...

Programming Common Stimuli to Promote Generalized Question-Asking: A Case Demonstration in a Child with Autism.
September 22, 2001... Abstract: This research is a case demonstration of programming generalized question-asking. A 5-year-old child with autism was taught to ask "What is that?" in the presence of unknown objects and name the objects he did know. In the training...

Functional Assessment and Treatment of Mealtime Behavior Problems.(Statistical Data Included)
September 22, 2001... Abstract: This study utilized descriptive assessment methods to develop hypotheses regarding the function of mealtime behavior problems for three typically developing children. Functional treatment was evaluated in the natural setting with...

Long-Term Multicomponent Intervention to Reduce Severe Problem Behavior: A 63-Month Evaluation.
September 22, 2001... Abstract: In this case study, a nonexperimental description is provided of the effects of access to community activities, functional communication training, and living situations on severe self-injury, assault, and property destruction by a...

Peer Mediation and Monitoring Strategies to Improve Initiations and Social Skills for Students with Autism.
September 22, 2001... Abstract: Four students with autism and a group of nondisabled peers were taught to use and monitor social skills while playing games to increase initiations and social interaction skills. Social skills targeted for training included...

Starting Early: Developing School-Wide Behavior Support in a Community Preschool.
September 22, 2001... Abstract: An example of school-wide behavior support applied in an inclusive community preschool program is presented in this article. The authors provide a description of their collaboration in developing a systemic model of behavior support...