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- Title
FBA and BIP: Increasing the Behavior Adjustment of African American Boys in Schools.
- Authors
Ya-yu Lo; Cartledge, Gwendolyn
- Abstract
Overrepresentation of African American boys in disciplinary and special education referrals has been a national conern. This study used functional behavioral assessments (FBAs) and behavioral intervention plans (BIPs) as a means to prevent disproportionality of African American boys. Based on FBA results, interventions were developed for four elementary students to include skill training, differential reinforcement, and a self-monitoring program. The interventions not only meaningfully reduced the students' target problem behaviors to a level similar to that of their comparison peers, but also produced positive outcomes for their alternative replacement behavior. The across-setting generality effects, however, were limited. Implications are discussed regarding the efficacy of FBAs and BIPs for African American boys at risk for and with disabilities.
- Subjects
DISCIPLINE of children; HEALTH risk assessment; SELF-monitoring (Psychology); BEHAVIOR modification; SCHOOL discipline; SCHOOL administration
- Publication
Behavioral Disorders, 2006, Vol 31, Issue 2, p147
- ISSN
0198-7429
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/019874290603100204