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| L A LeblancSummaryAffiliation: Western Michigan University Country: USA Publications
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Recent advances in the assessment of aberrant behavior maintained by automatic reinforcement in individuals with developmental disabilitiesL A Leblanc
Department of Psychology, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, 49008 5439, USA
J Behav Ther Exp Psychiatry 31:137-54. 2000..We consider each category's contribution to both our ability to prescribe effective behavioral interventions and our ability to more fully understand the concept of automatic reinforcement...- Behavioral aspects of chronic illness in children and adolescentsLinda A LeBlanc
Department of Psychology, Western Michigan University, 1903 West Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49008 5052, USA
Pediatr Clin North Am 50:859-78. 2003..We hope that the material that is included in this review provides a starting point for clinicians to understand and to begin to assess these critical factors in chronic illness in children and adolescents... - Using the Natural Language Paradigm (NLP) to increase vocalizations of older adults with cognitive impairmentsLinda A LeBlanc
Department of Psychology, Western Michigan University, 1903 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, USA
Res Dev Disabil 28:437-44. 2007..Additionally, the two participants with substantial inappropriate vocalizations showed decreases in inappropriate speech. Implications for intervention in day programs are discussed... - Using choice-making opportunities to increase activity engagement in individuals with dementiaLinda A LeBlanc
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo
Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen 21:318-25. 2006..Moderate to substantial increases in engagement were observed for all participants when structured choices were offered. Implications for activity engagement in adult day care programs are discussed... - Autism spectrum disorders in early childhood: an overview for practicing physiciansJames E Carr
Department of Psychology, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI 49008 5439, USA
Prim Care 34:343-59; abstract viii. 2007..This article reviews the current literature on ASDs and provides recommendations for practice in areas critical to the provision of medical services... 
Functional assessment of problem behavior in children with autism spectrum disorders: a summary of 32 outpatient casesJessa R Love
Department of Psychology, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI 49008 5439, USA
J Autism Dev Disord 39:363-72. 2009..Further, the data suggest that problem behavior exhibited by children with autism spectrum disorders can be conceptualized similarly to the problem behavior of children with other developmental disabilities...
Using video modeling and reinforcement to teach perspective-taking skills to children with autismLinda A LeBlanc
Department of Psychology, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo 49008-5439, USA
J Appl Behav Anal 36:253-7. 2003..The findings suggest that video modeling may be an effective technology for teaching perspective taking if researchers can continue to develop strategies for enhancing the generalization of these new skills...- Decreasing entry into a restricted area using a visual barrierLeilani Feliciano
Western Michigan University, 1903 W. Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008, USA
J Appl Behav Anal 37:107-10. 2004..This study investigated the effects of a cloth barrier on entry into an unsafe area. The cloth barrier reduced entry into the restricted area and had high treatment acceptability... - Using the picture exchange communication system (PECS) with children with autism: assessment of PECS acquisition, speech, social-communicative behavior, and problem behaviorMarjorie H Charlop-Christy
Claremont McKenna College, USA
J Appl Behav Anal 35:213-31. 2002..The results are discussed in terms of the provision of empirical support for PECS as well as the concomitant positive side effects of its use...