Frea, W. D., & Hughes, C. (1997).
Functional analysis and treatment of social-communicative behavior of adolescents with developmental disabilities.
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis,
30, 701-704.
This investigation used functional analyses to identify the
social variables that maintained the inappropriate
social-communicative behaviors of 2 adolescent students with
mental retardation. Analyses were performed in the students'
classrooms with the assistance of peers and teachers. The results
of these assessments were used to identify appropriate,
functionally equivalent behaviors that the students were taught
to self-monitor. Findings showed substantial decreases in
inappropriate social responding and increases in the use of
appropriate social skills.
DESCRIPTORS: functional analysis, social skills, self-management,
developmental disabilities, teacher training