Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders articles from September 2002

Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders archives from September 2002

Introduction to the special series on positive behavior support in schools.
September 22, 2002... WHAT IS POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT? With a basis in a strong tradition of behavioral science--in particular, applied behavior analysis--positive behavior support (PBS) evolved to improve and extend comprehensive interventions for...

Maximizing student learning: the effects of a comprehensive school-based program for preventing problem behaviors.
September 22, 2002... This article offers an evaluation of a comprehensive school-wide program based on an effective behavioral support approach for preventing disruptive behaviors. The program consists of five main elements--a school-wide discipline program,...

Early intervention, positive behavior support, and transition to school.
September 22, 2002... Problem behaviors are addressed most effectively when children are young, through the avenues of family-centered early intervention services. These types of services have a great potential for reducing children's problem behaviors and...

Feasibility and contributions of functional behavioral assessment in schools.
September 22, 2002... Two types of analysis were used to examine the feasibility and utility of functional behavioral assessment (FBA) in a general education middle school. The authors used a descriptive analysis to assess whether a group-based behavior-support...

Wraparound and positive behavioral interventions and supports in the schools.
September 22, 2002... Effective school-based programming for students with behavioral difficulties continues to challenge educators. Consensus is growing that prevention and early intervention must be prioritized, agencies must collaborate, and family-school...

The convergent validity of office discipline referrals with the CBCL-TRF.
September 22, 2002... Office discipline referrals are one approach that educators could use (a) as a guide in the development and/or selection of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention programs; (b) as an outcome measure with which to assess the effectiveness...

Calendar.(Brief Article)
September 22, 2002... September 2002 * September 22-26, 2002. Inclusion International, 13th World Congress. Victoria, Australia. Contact: 61/3-9682-0244; Fax: 61/3-9682-0288; e-mail: inclusion@icms.com.au; Web site: www.icms.com.au/inclusion * September...