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ERIC Number: EJ607998
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0040-0599
Self-Recording PLUS Encouragement Equals Improved Behavior.
Hutchinson, Sharon W.; Murdock, Jane Y.; Williamson, Ramona D.; Cronin, Mary E.
TEACHING Exceptional Children, v32 n5 p54-58 May-Jun 2000
This article describes how a self-management strategy, self-recording with points, teacher praise, and encouragement, was used to increase the on-task and nondisruptive behaviors of a 6-year old African American boy with hyperactivity. The use of drug therapy to control hyperactivity is discussed and a self-recording form is provided. (Contains references.) (CR)
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Modification, Black Students, Drug Therapy, Hyperactivity, Males, Positive Reinforcement, Praise, Primary Education, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Self Management
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: African Americans