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Showing 1 to 20 of 20 for “"Hagnýt atferlisgreining"”.
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Áhrif tveggja útfærslna Beanfee Direct hvatningarkerfis á námsástundun og truflandi hegðun tveggja nemenda á miðstigi í grunnskóla: Bekkjarútfærsla borin saman við bekkjar- og einstaklingsútfærslu Beanfee Direct
… Beanfee Direct byggir á hugmyndafræði hagnýtrar atferlisgreiningar með áherslu á jákvæða styrkingu og skýrar væntingar á sjónrænan hátt. Notast var við einliðasnið með margföldu grunnskeiði yfir aðstæður til að meta orsakatengsl milli íhlutunar og breytinga í hegðun. Þátttakendur voru …
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An evaluation of implementing the teach-back method in pairs : training teachers to use the Good Behavior Game
Teach-back is a well-established intervention within the healthcare sector and involves the clinician explaining one chunk of information and having the patient explain it back using their own words until they can accurately explain the information. Teach-back has become a viable option in other …
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The effectiveness of a hierarchical shaping procedure for eating disorders, targeting food avoidance
There is an increase in the prevalence of eating disorders (EDs) among the adult population, with individuals experiencing severe mental and physical impairments that disturb multiple areas of functioning. Despite the disorders’ severity, behavior-analytic research, targeting this population, is …
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Evaluating the effects of Behavioural Skills Training on teacher implementation of the Preschool Life Skills program in elementary settings
As children grow, mastering key social skills is essential for their success in school environments, and teachers play a central role in fostering these skills. The current study evaluated the effects of using Behavioural Skills Training (BST) to teach a first-grade teacher to implement the …
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Effects of the Beanfee token economy software on students´ persistent problem behavior and lack of academic engagement
This study examined the effects of individualized token reinforcement systems conducted through the Benfee software, on persistent behavioral problems of middle school students. Participants were three boys and one girl, ages 11–13, exhibiting excessive disruptive behavior and lack of academic …
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Use of skill-based treatment to teach how to ask for preferred items, tolerate denial, and compromise for less preferred alternatives
For some children, problem behaviors may arise due to environmental factors (Horner et al., 2002). Functional analysis is commonly used to help identify factors maintaining these behaviors (Hanley et al. 2003). Function-based interventions, such as teaching alternative behaviors to replace the …
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Combining behavior skills training and pyramidal training : evaluating procedural integrity of functional communication training
Traditional staff training methods often rely on written and verbal instructions without specific performance criteria, which are often less than optimal when teaching necessary clinical skills. The purpose of the current study was to measure accuracy of Functional Communication Training (FCT) …
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Increasing vocabulary in multilingual children using conventional and progressive discrete trial teaching
Multilingualism has various advantages, and most multilingual children are typical learners who become proficient in their languages. The concern is with those who lag behind their peers, facing challenges like slower vocabulary growth and weak oral language skills, negatively impacting their …
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An experimental analysis of task refusal : examining the effects of transitions between academic tasks
The purpose of the study was to do an experimental analysis of task refusal around academic demands for one girl with developmental disability. Task refusal was analyzed in two different experimental analyses, the first a demand analysis, testing if the behavior was maintained by an escape from …
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Training staff in a secure psychiatric unit to set boundaries and communicate empathetically with patients
The field of ABA has placed recent emphasis on a more compassionate approach, however little research exists on how to train empathetic skills. Empathetic responding is positively associated with a number of factors, including higher satisfaction of care, trust, rapport, compliance to treatment and …
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Using contingency management to increase activity in a psychiatric care facility
Contingency management (CM) is often used to promote behavior change. This study includes a hypothetical example of how to use and set up an individualized CM in a psychiatric care facility. The purpose was to demonstrate the implementation and possible effect of the CM on activity attendance in …
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The effects of an online education lecture on parents' knowledge and skills to reduce their children’s sleep problems
Sleep is a basic human need and is essential to overall wellness. One-third of parents are thought to struggle to get their kids to sleep at night and to go back to sleep. The most common sleep problems that children with intellectual disabilities and typically developing children experience are …
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Improving wellness-exam and vaccination attendance in children with developmental disabilities using reinforcement and fading techniques
Individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders have numerous medical comorbidities, worse health outcomes and higher all-cause mortality, which underlines the importance of a well-built medical care system tailored to support their specific needs. In addition, anxiety and fear of those procedures …
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Exploring the Impact of Virtual Reality and Avatars on Social Engagement in Older Adults at a Day Service Program
Communication challenges are prevalent in older adults with cognitive decline and can contribute to social withdrawal and reduced quality of life. This study examined whether immersive virtual reality (VR), with and without a simplified avatar conveying the researcher's presence, would support …
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Applicability of basic virtual reality vs. pictures as prompts for conversation in dementia care
Communication challenges are prevalent in individuals with dementia and can lead to reduced social engagement and overall well-being. This study explored the feasibility of basic virtual reality (VR) to facilitate conversations among older adults with dementia. Two participants were exposed to …
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Applying behavioral management skills training with employees in geriatric care unit to increase social interaction and communication with residents
Behaviors that may be related to higher perceived quality-of-life, such as the possibility of participating in meaningful activities, communicating wants and needs, and socializing with others, may be negatively affected in individuals with a neurocognitive disorder (NCD, i.e., Alzheimer´s …
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Using telecommunication to teach parents how to improve their child´s sleep
Many children experience sleep problems which can affect their and their parents mental and physical health (Koulouglioti et al., 2008; ; Martin et al., 2007; Meltzer & Mindell, 2007; O’Brien, 2011). These problems can become chronic if not treated (Kataria et al., 1987; Zuckerman et al., 1987). A …
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The effects of skill-based procedures on decreasing problem behavior with a 12-year-old boy with autism
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder characterized by deficits in social communication skills. Most of ASD characteristics are not detrimental to the individual, however individuals with ASD are more likely to engage in self-injurious behavior (SIB). The purpose of this study …
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Effects of behavioral skills training on learning opportunities among support staff in a preschool
Naturalistic teaching is widely used within applied behavior analysis (ABA) when children receive early intervention. It is an essential component in interventions to promote the generalization of skills among children. Staff training is equally critical in naturalistic teaching as with other ABA …
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Evaluation of modified behavioral skills training for teaching sleep treatment skills to parents via telehealth
Svefnvandamál eru algeng meðal barna með frávik í taugaþroska, svo sem röskun á einhverfurófi, þroskahömlun og ADHD (Johnson, 1996; Krakowiak et al., 2008; Polimeni et al., 2005; Spruyt & Gozal, 2011). Í ljósi þeirra neikvæðu áhrifa sem svefnvandi getur haft á heilsu og lífsgæði er mikilvægt að …