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Article: The effects of a peer-mediated positive behavior support program on socially appropriate classroom behavior.
- Article from:
- Education & Treatment of Children
- Article date:
- August 1, 2004
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Abstract
This study explored the results of aligning functional behavioral assessment (FBA) information with positive behavior support plans (PBS plans) designed with consideration for teacher acceptability. The independent variable had the three major components of a package, including assessment and planning (FBA), training (teachers, students, and peers) and student interventions (PBS plans). The student PBS plans included a combination of self-monitoring, teacher-peer mediated support, and positive reinforcement including praise and a token economy. Same age peers were used as change agents to mediate these PBS plans that had been designed for 2 male third ...