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| From Behavioral Safety to Social Skills Training: Applying Behavioral Principles in School Settings |
| Monday, May 28, 2007 |
| 1:30 PM–2:20 PM |
| Betsy B |
| Area: CSE |
| Chair: Michael C. Clayton (Youngstown State University) |
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| Behavioral Safety Goes Back To School: The Use of Turn Signals, Seat Belts, and Cell Phones While Driving on Campus. |
| Domain: Applied Research |
| MICHAEL C. CLAYTON (Youngstown State University), Emily Myers (Youngstown State University) |
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| Abstract: The use of antecedent and consequent events to increase safe driving behavior over the last 20 years has proven to be effective, affordable, and socially valid. A seemingly simple procedure is, in fact, composed of many variables. The current research compared different types of verbal prompts, to increase seat belt and turn signal use, and decrease cell phone use on college campuses. In addition to the type of prompts, we varied their presentation as well as the consequent event that followed. Results suggest that a generally reinforcing message works as well as a punitive threat, that prompts can be delivered successfully in more than one way, and that a reinforcing consequence strengthens the overall procedure. |
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| "Stepping Out:" Social Skills in a Recreational Group Format. |
| Domain: Applied Research |
| PATRICIA S. FISKE (COVE Center, Inc.) |
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| Abstract: Social competency is one of the most difficult skliis a young adult must acquire in order to develop an independent, productive and responsible life. For most of us this is a natural, intuitive process requiring little or no formal training. This is not true for indivuduals who have been born with or later develop special needs that interfer with accurate perception, conceptualization and the ability to effectively organize the life which they live.
Stepping Out, Inc. has sucessfully helped break down many of the barriers and provided many young people wiht teh skills and confidence to "step out" into the community. |
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| Come Play with Us! An Integrated Socialization Group for Children with ASD and Communication Disorders. |
| Domain: Applied Research |
| LINDAJEANNE SCHWARTZ (Chatterbugs), Joy Zimmerman (Chatterbugs) |
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| Abstract: Chatterbugs is an integrated socialization group that strives to assist children with Autism Spectrum disorders. We utilize the principles and methodologies of Applied Behavior Analysis in conjunction with Skinner's Analysis of Verbal Behavior. We incorporate these strategies and methodologies into each session.
Our socialization groups focus on establishing play skills, conversational skills, coping strategies, self-regulation, interpretation of emotions and meaningful social interactions with peers and adults.
Our Chatterbugs groups consist of no more than seven children in total typically developing children along side children who have ASD or other communication deficits. The groups are arranged by first assessing each child's abilities and the ages served range from preschoolers to high schoolers.
Each group is run by either a Board Certified Behavior Analyst /Speech-Language Pathologist or a Special Education Teacher.
Prior to enrollment a questionaire is completed by the child's family to provide information about the child's language and social abilities. An initial assessment will be implemented in order to further assess the child's language and cognitive skills to better determine placement for one of our groups. Every attempt is made to place children who have skills that complement one another to form a functional, appropriate and productive group. |
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