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ERIC Number: ED619646
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 22
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-
EISSN: N/A
Intensive Intervention Practice Guide: Using Student Choice to Decrease Challenging Behaviors for Elementary Students with Comorbid Academic and Behavior Difficulties
Crowell, Gabrielle; Thoele, Jillian; DeAngelo, Sarah; Reilly, Amber
Office of Special Education Programs, US Department of Education
An often overlooked but simple antecedent modification is student choice. Student choice can be incorporated with a variety of individuals and across a multitude of activities (Texas Statewide Leadership for Autism, 2013). Choice can be as simple as letting a student choose the assignment they want to complete first (Cosden et al., 1995; Kern & Clemens, 2007; Fraumeni-McBride, 2017), asking what reinforcer(s) they wish to work for (Tiger et al., 2006), or allowing them to choose when they take a break (Rajaraman et al., 2021). Choice may be especially effective with students who have comorbid learning and behavior disorders (Killu, 1999l; May & Howe, 2013)--and engage in task avoidant behavior (Morgan, 2006)--as it gives them a sense of control in challenging academic situations that typically precipitate challenging behavior (Kerns, 2002). The goal of this practice guide is to provide an overview of student choice, describe who it benefits, present examples of research on its efficacy, suggest tips for implementation, underscore its practicality, highlight questions that remain, and supply resources where you can learn more.
Office of Special Education Programs, US Department of Education. 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202. Tel: 202-245-7459; Web site: https://www.ed.gov/category/keyword/office-special-education-programs-osep
Publication Type: Guides - General
Education Level: Elementary Education
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) (ED/OSERS); National Center for Leadership in Intensive Intervention (NCLII)
Grant or Contract Numbers: H325H190003