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Kathleen B Aspiranti1, Alanna Bebech1, Brittany Ruffo1
11Counseling, School Psychology, and Educational Leadership, Youngstown State University, One University Plaza, Youngstown, OH 44555 USA.
Behavior Analysis in Practice
|March 29, 2019
Summary
The color wheel system (CWS) effectively reduced disruptive behaviors in elementary classrooms for students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This classroom management strategy shows promise for improving behavior in special education settings.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Psychology
- Special Education
- Applied Behavior Analysis
Background:
- The color wheel system (CWS) is an evidence-based classroom management strategy.
- CWS has proven effective in general education but not yet in classrooms for students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
- Disruptive behaviors in classrooms for students with ASD require effective management strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effects of the color wheel system (CWS) on disruptive behaviors in self-contained elementary classrooms for students with ASD.
- To determine if CWS can decrease disruptive behaviors such as being out of seat and inappropriate vocalizations.
- To assess the applicability of CWS in special education settings for children with ASD.
Main Methods:
- A multiple-baseline design was employed to assess the impact of CWS.
- The study included three self-contained elementary classrooms for students with ASD.
- Partial-interval time sampling was used for class-wide disruptive behavior data collection.
Main Results:
- Visual analysis indicated a decrease in disruptive behaviors across all three classrooms following CWS implementation.
- The CWS demonstrated effectiveness in reducing instances of students being out of seat.
- The CWS also showed a reduction in inappropriate vocalizations in the participating classrooms.
Conclusions:
- The color wheel system (CWS) shows potential as an effective classroom management strategy for students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
- Further research is recommended to explore modifications and applications of CWS in special education settings.
- The findings suggest CWS can be adapted to decrease disruptive behaviors in classrooms for children with ASD.
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