Theses and Dissertations - UTB/UTPA

Date of Award

8-2004

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Education (MEd)

Department

Special Education

First Advisor

Dr. Jo Ann Mitchell Burns

Second Advisor

Dr. Anne Estevis

Third Advisor

Dr. Marie Simonsson

Abstract

This single subject multiple baseline study tested the efficacy of a social skills training procedure. The subject for this study was an eight-year-old female having Down Syndrome. The subject was diagnosed as having moderate mental retardation. Using an A-B-A-B design, the investigator and two observers collected data on off task behavior, during baseline phases. During intervention phases, the Subject was introduced to a social skills training program addressing the off-task inappropriate behaviors. The results of the study illustrated a positive effect of the social skills training procedure on the Subject. There was an established relationship between the implementation of the social skills training program and a reduction of off task inappropriate behaviors with the Subject.

Comments

Copyright 2004 Anestacio Quintana Jr. All Rights Reserved.

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Granting Institution

University of Texas-Pan American

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