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Measuring the Functional Abilities of Children Aged 3-6 Years Old with Observational Methods and Computer Tools
Published on: June 20, 2020
Evaluation of combined-antecedent variables on functional analysis results and treatment of problem behavior in a
Danielle N Dolezal1, Patricia F Kurtz
1Kennedy Krieger Institute and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, USA. danielle.dolezal@seattlechildrens.org
Abstract:
Call, Wacker, Ringdahl, and Boelter (2005) conducted an analysis in which a single-antecedent condition was compared to a multiple-antecedent condition. The present study extended Call et al. by conducting a structured descriptive assessment (SDA) to identify the antecedent variables most associated with problem behavior in a student with traumatic brain injury and intellectual disabilities. Results indicated that the SDA was effective in identifying relevant antecedent variables that led to the development of an effective intervention in the classroom.
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