Active student responding is often required to remedy computation skill deficits in students with learning disabilities. However, these students may find computation assignments unrewarding and frustrating, and be less likely to choose to engage in assigned computation tasks. In the current study, middle school students with learning disabilities…

Study attempts to expand the empirical consultation research base by examining the effects of direct and indirect consultee training methods on treatment integrity and treatment outcomes. A multiple baseline design across consultation dyads was used to investigate the influence of these variables. Results suggest that direct consultee training led…

The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between temporally distant antecedent events (TDEs) and the frequency and function of aggressive and out-of-seat behaviors occurring in the school setting. A checklist of potential TDEs was developed for each of three participants, based on interviews with caregivers and school personnel.…

Investigates the relationship between three training procedures (didactic, modeling, or rehearsal feedback) and treatment integrity. Results indicate that higher levels of treatment integrity were associated with direct training procedures. Discusses implications for treatment planning and potential ramifications for consultants working in…

Assessed the relationship between temporally distant antecedent events (TDEs) and the frequency and function of aggressive and out-of-seat behaviors occurring in school. Results were consistent with previous literature that describes certain antecedent events as establishing operations. Discussion includes how these events interact to alter the…

Evaluates the effectiveness of two different intertrial intervals for increasing the sight word vocabulary of four learning disabled students. Results indicate that, when measuring learning as a function of instructional time, immediate presentation resulted in a faster learning rate than did the five-second condition for three of the…

Presents an empirically-based alternative to traditional consultation which teaches skills to consultees. Gives a description of the method and examples of how it was applied in each of the four stages of consultation in school settings. Suggestions for research in direct behavioral consultation are provided. (RJM)