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Use of the timeout ribbon procedure during community-based instruction
Paul Alberto1, L Juane Heflin, Donna Andrews
1Georgia State University, USA.
Behavior Modification
|April 19, 2002
Summary
The timeout ribbon procedure effectively reduced disruptive behaviors in middle school students with moderate intellectual disabilities. This behavioral intervention proved efficient and maintained positive outcomes in community and school settings.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Psychology
- Special Education
- Applied Behavior Analysis
Background:
- Student behavior interfering with instruction can negatively impact community-based learning.
- Effective behavioral interventions are crucial for students with moderate intellectual disabilities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a nonseclusionary timeout ribbon procedure.
- To assess the impact of the timeout ribbon on interfering behaviors in middle school students with moderate intellectual disabilities across settings.
Main Methods:
- A multiple probe across settings design with an embedded reversal was employed.
- The timeout ribbon procedure involved using an athletic wristband as a stimulus for reinforcement availability.
- Nonseclusionary timeout was implemented upon occurrence of inappropriate behavior.
Main Results:
- The timeout ribbon procedure successfully reduced target behaviors to zero occurrences for both participants.
- Behavioral improvements were maintained at a 2-week follow-up.
- The reinforcement schedule was thinned while maintaining positive behavior.
Conclusions:
- The timeout ribbon procedure is an efficient, effective, and socially valid intervention.
- This method supports positive behavior across diverse settings for students with moderate intellectual disabilities.