The ACHIEVE! program: A point and level system for reducing severe problem behavior
Behavioral Interventions,Volume 33, Issue 1, Page 41-55, February 2018. (Source: Behavioral Interventions)
Source: Behavioral Interventions - November 6, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
Improvements in problem behavior in a child with autism spectrum diagnosis through synthesized analysis and treatment: A replication in an EIBI home program
Behavioral Interventions,Volume 33, Issue 1, Page 102-111, February 2018. (Source: Behavioral Interventions)
Source: Behavioral Interventions - November 6, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
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Behavioral Interventions,Volume 33, Issue 1, Page 3-12, February 2018. (Source: Behavioral Interventions)
Source: Behavioral Interventions - November 6, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
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Behavioral Interventions,Volume 33, Issue 1, Page 41-55, February 2018. (Source: Behavioral Interventions)
Source: Behavioral Interventions - November 6, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
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Behavioral Interventions,Volume 33, Issue 1, Page 102-111, February 2018. (Source: Behavioral Interventions)
Source: Behavioral Interventions - November 6, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
Improvements in problem behavior in a child with autism spectrum diagnosis through synthesized analysis and treatment: A replication in an EIBI home program
A recent study described a synthesized treatment where a functional analysis was based on an open‐ended interview and combined with functional communication and delay‐tolerance training. The treatment resulted in a reduction in problem behaviors and an increase in appropriate requests. Most of the analysis and intervention were done in a clinic setting, and required weekly visits by the family. This present study is a systematic replication, where we conducted the same synthesized treatments, with a young child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) enrolled in a home‐based Early Intensive Behavior Intervention program,...
Source: Behavioral Interventions - November 6, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Rebekka C.W. Strand, Sigmund Eldevik Tags: BRIEF REPORT Source Type: research
Direct assessment of quality of care in secure residential treatment facilities for criminal offenders with intellectual disabilities
Behavioral Interventions,Volume 33, Issue 1, Page 13-25, February 2018. (Source: Behavioral Interventions)
Source: Behavioral Interventions - November 2, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
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Behavioral Interventions,Volume 33, Issue 1, Page 13-25, February 2018. (Source: Behavioral Interventions)
Source: Behavioral Interventions - November 2, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
Using self ‐monitoring and differential reinforcement of low rates of behavior to decrease repetitive behaviors: A case study
We used a reversal design to evaluate the effects of a self‐monitoring system and differential reinforcement of low rates of behavior on decreasing repetitive body movements in a child with autism. A trial‐based functional analysis revealed that repetitive body movements were maintained by automatic reinforcement. Treatment consisted of teaching the participant to use a self‐monitoring system to monitor the occurrence of repetitive body movements. A stimulus control analysis revealed the self‐monitoring system acquired stimulus control over the repetitive body movements, in that they were more likely to occur in th...
Source: Behavioral Interventions - November 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Kate Looney, Jaime A. DeQuinzio, Bridget A. Taylor Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Further evaluation of observational and mechanical measures of physical activity
Recent behavioral research has used a variety of methods to quantify physical activity, including direct observation using the Observational System for Recording Physical Activity (OSRAC), and automated devices such as heart rate (HR) monitors, pedometers, and Fitbit Accelerometers. The current study evaluated the concurrent validity of these measures, as well as the reliability of the pedometers and Fitbits. Four children engaged in 15 activities listed in the OSRAC coding system while their HRs and steps taken were measured. The results indicated that for most activities, HR covaried with the OSRAC activity levels, altho...
Source: Behavioral Interventions - November 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Carole M. Van Camp, Diane Berth Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Evaluation of the Good Behavior Game with a child with fetal alcohol syndrome in a small ‐group context
We evaluated the Good Behavior Game (GBG) on levels of disruptive behavior of a 4‐year‐old boy with fetal alcohol syndrome during small‐group reading time. We also compared the effectiveness of and preference for choice of a reward to a surprise reward for winning the GBG. Results showed that the GBG was effective to decrease disruptive behavior to similar levels as peers in the group. We did not observe a difference in the effectiveness of the GBG with a choice of reward compared to a surprise reward, but the participant preferred having a choice of reward. We discuss the potential benefit of utilizing the GBG to re...
Source: Behavioral Interventions - November 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Katie M. Wiskow, Rosario Ruiz ‐Olivares, Ashley L. Matter, Jeanne M. Donaldson Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Descriptive assessment of inappropriate vocalizations emitted by persons diagnosed with dementia
Individuals diagnosed with dementia often emit disruptive inappropriate vocalizations, and functional analyses of inappropriate vocalizations in this population have produced inconclusive results. One reason may be that researchers have not presented the relevant antecedents or delivered consequences that were qualitatively similar to those typically delivered in the individual's environment. The purpose of this study was to identify environmental events that may be related to inappropriate vocalizations emitted by individuals with dementia. A 2‐part descriptive assessment was conducted (narrative and structured). Condit...
Source: Behavioral Interventions - November 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Yanerys Leon, Meagan K. Gregory, Ashley Flynn ‐Privett, Aurelia Ribeiro Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research
Functional communication training and noncontingent reinforcement in treatment of stereotypy
A 6‐year‐old boy with autism spectrum disorder engaged in automatically maintained stereotypy in the form of opening and closing doors. A functional analysis confirmed that he also emitted problem behavior that was maintained by access to stereotypy. We evaluated the separate and combined effects of functional communication training and arbitrary noncontingent reinforcement on both response classes. Results showed that the combination of functional communication training and noncontingent reinforcement was more effective at reducing stereotypy than either intervention on its own, although effects on problem behavior we...
Source: Behavioral Interventions - November 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Megan A. Boyle, Mary E. Ortman, Alexandra C. Beckman, Stephanie L. Aholt, Ginny L. Keenan Tags: BRIEF REPORT Source Type: research
Exchange ‐based communication training may not consistently facilitate communication in the absence of the requested item
The role of stimulus presence on spontaneous communication was assessed with 3 participants in a nonconcurrent multiple baseline with embedded reversals design. Participants were taught to request 2 highly preferred items. Once mastery criterion was met, test sessions were conducted with stimuli either visible or absent from the room, and request rate was measured. For 2 participants, training produced requests in both the presence and absence of the stimulus. For one participant, however, the presence of the stimulus was necessary to evoke the response. Results suggest that teaching individuals to request items when they ...
Source: Behavioral Interventions - November 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Eliana Pizarro, John C. Borrero Tags: BRIEF REPORT Source Type: research
Effects of computer ‐aided instruction on the implementation of the MSWO stimulus preference assessment
This study evaluated a self‐instructional online training package to teach students and staff to conduct a stimulus preference assessment using the multiple‐stimulus without replacement procedure. The training package included a self‐instructional manual and video modeling and was delivered online. Training was evaluated using a multiple‐probe design across a total of six university students and four staff members. Overall, students improved from a mean of 35% correct in baseline to a mean of 94% correct following training, and staff improved from a mean of 23% correct in baseline to a mean of 87% correct following...
Source: Behavioral Interventions - November 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Lindsay Arnal Wishnowski, C.T. Yu, Joseph Pear, Carly Chand, Lilian Saltel Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
