This study, using interpretive phenomenological analysis, explored the self-identity of Black adults who underwent a hematopoietic stem cell transplant as a curative trea[...]

This study examines the effectiveness of Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible Behavior (DRI) in reducing problem behaviors in students with autism spectrum disorder[...]

This study explored how baseline reinforcement history affects skill acquisition during intervention. Four master’s students in an applied behavior analysis program (ABA)[...]

Children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often present with language and communication difficulties (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). Speech generat[...]

Values-centered Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACTraining) interventions have enhanced the performance of direct care providers across a variety of settings; however[...]

Schedule thinning following functional communication training (FCT) can strengthen the applied characteristics of this intervention in natural environments. Previous rese[...]

Given the influential nature of a child’s early language environment on their future language outcomes, it is important to explore the specific linguistic features, conte[...]

Board-certified behavior analysts (BCBAs) are entrusted with employing data-based decision-making (DBDM), a best-practice and proven approach that fosters client progress[...]

The Preschool Life Skills (PLS) program is a successful instructional approach to teaching typically developing children social and academic skills while also preventing [...]

The Preschool Life Skills (PLS) program has previously been used to teach functional life skills and prevent problem behavior in typically developing preschool children. [...]

Meaningful play allows children to acquire new knowledge, observe peers, and generalize skills. Furthermore, it can significantly impact learning social skills and langua[...]

As an underserved and under-researched population, Chinese immigrant parents who have children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often face unique barriers to accessing[...]

The enhanced-choice model (ECM; Rajaraman et al., 2021) has been hypothesized as one way to promote assent in behavior analytic practices. Previous studies have used ECM [...]

Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often engage in challenging behaviors when faced with situations that require a tolerance for delay (Hanley, 2014). While[...]

Professionalism is expected of speech-language pathologists across day-to-day interactions and is further expanded in professional development activities and courses. In [...]

Policymaking at the federal level is a complex process that occurs across the three branches of government. There are many potential sources that policymakers can reach o[...]

This study attempts to isolate one component of effective video based instruction for children with autism. More specifically, this study, in the context of an adapted al[...]

The implementation of a response to intervention model for diagnosing students with a learning disorder mandates evidence-based strategies are utilized in the general edu[...]

This study used an adapted alternating treatments design to compare the effects of repeated exposure of assessment procedures for chained tasks. Specifically, the researc[...]

Individuals with aphasia (IWA) have been shown to encounter deficits in attention and working memory (WM). Although there is growing evidence demonstrating deficits in W[...]

The conditions known as Learning Disabilities (LD) and Emotional and Behavior Disorders (EBD) are consistently associated with factors that place students at risk of drop[...]

With the increase of students with special needs participating in regular education classes, general educators are responsible for meeting the needs of a diverse group of[...]

The majority of students with disabilities have difficulty with reading. By the 4th grade, 69% of students with disabilities read at the below basic level (Cortiella &[...]

Despite multiple state and federal regulations, many students with learning disabilities remain unprepared to transition successfully from high school to college. The pur[...]

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of simultaneous physical prompting with a secondary prompter on the acquisition of independent imitation skills in a[...]