Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions articles from September 2003

Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions archives from September 2003

Editorial.(Editorial)
September 22, 2003... With this issue we complete the Journal of Positive Behavior Intervention's fifth successful year. The journal has become an established entity, indexed by virtually every major journal indexing service (including PsycINFO and Current Contents,...

A brief report on the prevalence of sleep problems in individuals with mental retardation living in the community.
September 22, 2003... Abstract: This study examined the sleep patterns and prevalence of sleep problems in adults with mental retardation living in community settings. Information was gathered from 67 staff members regarding 237 individuals with mental retardation...

Characteristics of behavior rating scales: implications for practice in assessment and behavioral support.
September 22, 2003... Abstract: This study examined the structure of items on commonly used behavior rating scales in order to determine their usefulness in planning and monitoring positive interventions. Fourteen forms from 9 published behavior rating scales...

Self-determination during mealtimes through microswitch choice-making by an individual with complex multiple disabilities and profound mental retardation.
September 22, 2003... Abstract: The parents of a child with multiple medical and physical disabilities and profound mental retardation wanted her to be able to self-determine when, what, and how much she wanted to eat or drink from the selection presented. Formal...

Functional behavior assessment training in public schools: facilitating systemic change.
September 22, 2003... Abstract: The disciplinary regulations of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997 imposed new demands on educators. These include the requirement to conduct functional behavioral assessments for students with...

Validation and congruent validity of a direct observation tool to assess student social climate.
September 22, 2003... Abstract: Violent and destructive behavior in school is a major concern for our society. Dangerous behavior occurs partly as a result of the social support that students with deviant behavior experience from their peers. As students age, peer...

A practical application of self-management for students diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
September 22, 2003... Abstract: Five sixth-grade students diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), taking psychostimulants for treatment of ADHD symptoms, and enrolled in a general education classroom participated in the study. Participants...

Facilitating social interactions in a community summer camp setting for children with autism.
September 22, 2003... Abstract: This article describes a program developed to support the participation of children with autism in a full-inclusion summer day camp program with their typically developing peers. The goal of the program was to support the children in...

Conference Calendar.
September 22, 2003... OCTOBER 2003 * October 9-11, 2003 Council for Learning Disabilities, 25th International Conference on Learning Disabilities. Seattle (Bellevue), WA. Contact: 913/492-8755; Web site: http://www.cldinternational.org * October 12-15, 2003...