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50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Effects of Recess on the Classroom Behavior of Children with and without Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
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Ridgway, Andrea; Northup, John; Pellegrin, Angie; LaRue, Robert; Hightshoe, Anne – School Psychology Quarterly, 2003
Study evaluated effects of traditional recess on subsequent classroom behavior of children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Results showed that levels of inappropriate behavior were consistently higher on days when participants did not have recess. Optimal recess period(s) may potentially promote academic achievement by…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Problems
The Effects of Methylphenidate in the Classroom: What Dosage, for Which Children, for What Problems?
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Northup, John; Gulley, Veronica; Edwards, Stephanie; Fountain, Laura – School Psychology Quarterly, 2001
In this study we conducted single-case analyses of the dosage and time-course effects of methylphenidate (MPH; Ritalin) on disruptive classroom behavior, math and reading performance, and social engagement. Clear individual differences were demonstrated (a) across children; (b) across academic, behavioral, and social domains of functioning; (c)…
Descriptors: Student Behavior, Attention Deficit Disorders, Intervention, Outcomes of Treatment
The Effects of Methylphenidate in the Classroom: What Dosage, for Which Children, for What Problems?
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Northup, John; Gulley, Veronica; Edwards, Stephanie; Fountain, Laura – School Psychology Quarterly, 2001
Single-case analyses were conducted of the dosage and time-course effects of methylphenidate on disruptive classroom behavior, math and reading performance, and social engagement. In contrast to previous studies, clear individual differences were demonstrated: across children; across academic, behavioral, and social domains of functioning; for…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior Modification, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Problems
The Use of Functional Analysis to Develop Peer Interventions for Disruptive Classroom Behavior.
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Broussard, Carmen; Northup, John – School Psychology Quarterly, 1997
Evaluates the effectiveness of a peer intervention for disruptive behavior which was based on the results of a classroom-based functional analysis. Results indicate that peer attention, rather than teacher attention or escape/timeout, was associated with the most disruptive classroom behavior, suggesting that peer attention can reduce such…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Children, Classroom Techniques
Some Implications of Functional Analysis for School Psychology.
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Vollmer, Timothy R.; Northup, John – School Psychology Quarterly, 1996
Provides a historical overview of the development of functional analysis assessment methods. Discusses recent procedural developments that may make functional analysis more practical for psychologists in school or clinical settings. Reviews recent research extending functional analysis procedures to children with average intellectual functioning.…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Children, Clinical Psychology, Evaluation Methods
An Approach to Functional Assessment and Analysis of Disruptive Behavior in Regular Education Classrooms.
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Broussard, Carmen D.; Northup, John – School Psychology Quarterly, 1995
Discusses results of functional assessments for three students referred for disruptive behavior. A descriptive assessment was first conducted to select one of three hypotheses for the behavior: teacher attention, peer attention, or escape from academic tasks. For each student, a different hypothesis was selected and the brief functional analysis…
Descriptors: Attention, Behavior Problems, Case Studies, Classroom Research