ERIC - Search Results

Descriptor

Autism	2
Meta Analysis	2
Research Methodology	2
Behavior Change	1
Behavior Modification	1
Behavior Problems	1
Elementary Secondary Education	1
Generalization	1
Intervention	1
Moderate Mental Retardation	1
Normalization (Handicapped)	1
Outcomes of Treatment	1
Severe Mental Retardation	1
More ▼

Source

Australia and New Zealand…	1
Research in Developmental…	1

Author

Campbell, Jonathan M.	1
Gannon, Paul M.	1

Publication Type

Journal Articles	2
Reports - Research	2

Education Level

Audience

Researchers

Location

Laws, Policies, & Programs

Assessments and Surveys

What Works Clearinghouse Rating

Showing all 2 results Save | Export

Research with Moderately, Severely, Profoundly Retarded and Autistic Individuals (1975 to 1983): An Evaluation of Ecological Validity.

Peer reviewed

Gannon, Paul M. – Australia and New Zealand Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 1986

The meta analysis examined the ecological validity of 241 research studies concerned with changes in targeted behaviors in the moderately or profoundly retarded or autistic. Analysis of setting (least restrictive or not), maintenance, generalization, and social validity of procedures and outcomes indicated only a slight trend toward increased…

Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Change, Generalization, Meta Analysis

Efficacy of Behavioral Interventions for Reducing Problem Behavior in Persons with Autism: A Quantitative Synthesis of Single-Subject Research.

Peer reviewed

Campbell, Jonathan M. – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 2003

Analysis of 117 research articles reporting use of behavioral interventions with single subjects with autism concluded that behavioral treatments are effective in reducing problematic behaviors. Type of target behavior and type of treatment did not moderate average treatment effect. Reliability of observation, number of treatment data points, and…

Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Elementary Secondary Education