The Effects of Social Skills Instruction on the Social Behaviors of Students at Risk for Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

2002 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 371-385 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ya-Yu Lo ◽  
Scott A. Loe ◽  
Gwendolyn Cartledge
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Social Skills ◽  
Small Group ◽  
Behavioral Disorders ◽  
Social Behaviors ◽  
Antisocial Behaviors ◽  
Students At Risk ◽  
Social Skills Instruction ◽  
The Social ◽  
Emotional Or Behavioral Disorders

The authors examined the effects of pullout small-group and teacher-directed classroom-based social skills instruction on the social behaviors of five third- and fourth-grade students at risk for emotional or behavioral disorders. A multiple-baseline across-subjects design was conducted to determine whether the combination of small-group and classroom-based social skills instruction would reduce the frequency of antisocial behaviors across two settings (i.e., classroom, lunchroom). Results of the study indicated moderate reductions in antisocial behaviors during small-group social skills instruction. The positive changes either further declined or were maintained after classroom social skills instruction commenced. Training variables are discussed.

Social Skills Instruction for Students at Risk for Antisocial Behavior: The Effects of Small-Group Instruction

2003 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 229-248 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathleen L. Lane ◽  
Joseph Wehby ◽  
Holly M. Menzies ◽  
Georgia L. Doukas ◽  
Sarah M. Munton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Social Skills ◽  
Antisocial Behavior ◽  
Small Group ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Group Setting ◽  
Students At Risk ◽  
Social Skills Instruction

This study examined the effectiveness of social skills instruction for seven elementary-age students at risk for antisocial behavior who were unresponsive to a schoolwide primary intervention program. Students received instruction in social skills in a small-group setting over a 10-week period. A comprehensive list of acquisition deficits was generated for each student using an empirically validated assessment tool. These acquisition deficits became the core content of each intervention group. Results revealed lasting decreases in both disruptive behaviors in the classroom and negative social interactions on the playground. Students also experienced increases in percentage of academic engaged time. Findings from a social validity measure indicated that students viewed the intervention procedures as acceptable and reportedly used the newly acquired skills in multiple settings. Limitations are discussed, and directions for future research are provided.

Effects of CW-FIT on Teachers’ Ratings of Elementary School Students at Risk for Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 78-89 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Caldarella ◽  
Ross A. A. Larsen ◽  
Leslie Williams ◽  
Howard Wills ◽  
Debra Kamps ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Elementary School ◽  
Social Skills ◽  
Problem Behaviors ◽  
Behavioral Disorders ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
Emotional And Behavioral Disorders ◽  
Academic Competence ◽  
Teacher Ratings ◽  
Students At Risk

Students with deficits in social skills have been found to experience both short- and long-term problems, including interpersonal conflicts and academic difficulties. These problems are compounded for students with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD). Classwide function-related intervention teams (CW-FIT), a multitiered classroom management program, has been shown to be effective in increasing on-task behavior and decreasing disruptive behavior of students at risk for EBD. The present study examined the effects of CW-FIT on teachers’ ratings of students’ social skills, problem behaviors, and academic competence. A randomized control trial was completed with 160 elementary school teachers located in 19 schools across three states. Teachers completed rating scales on 350 students identified as at risk for EBD, for whom consent had been obtained. After being randomly assigned to treatment or control conditions, CW-FIT was implemented for approximately 4 months in treatment classrooms, after which teachers completed posttest ratings on all students. CW-FIT implementation was associated with significantly improved teacher ratings of social skills and academic competence for students at risk for EBD, but no significant changes in teacher ratings of student problem behaviors were found. Higher fidelity of CW-FIT implementation was associated with improved outcomes. Implications, limitations, and areas for future research are addressed.

Social Skills Practice Strategy Opportunities for Students With EBD

2021 ◽  
pp. 107429562110208
Author(s):  
Skip Kumm ◽  
Jacob Reeder ◽  
Erin Farrell
Keyword(s):  
Social Skills ◽  
Behavioral Disorders ◽  
School Environment ◽  
Social Skills Training ◽  
Emotional And Behavioral Disorders ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Social Skills Interventions ◽  
The Social ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
Students With Ebd

Students with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) are likely to require interventions to help them navigate the social demands of the school environment. Several meta-analyses of social skills interventions have been conducted, which have provided guidance and demonstrated the effectiveness of social skills training for students with EBD. This article details a framework for teaching and practicing social skills interventions. Included in it are descriptions of several social skills strategies and ways in which the teaching of them can be individualized to meet the needs of students with EBD.

The Effects of Social Skill Instruction and Self-Monitoring on Game-Related Behaviors of Adolescents with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

1995 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 253-266 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rhonda J. Moore ◽  
Gwendolyn Cartledge ◽  
Kelly Heckaman
Keyword(s):  
Social Skills ◽  
Behavioral Disorders ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Training Model ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Self Monitoring ◽  
Baseline Design ◽  
Social Skill Instruction ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Emotional Or Behavioral Disorders

Three ninth-grade male students with emotional or behavioral disorders were taught the game-related social skills of appropriate peer reactions, appropriate reactions to losing, and appropriate reactions to winning. A skills-training model involving social modeling, behavioral rehearsal, and behavior transfer was used to teach the skills. Self-monitoring was employed to help the new skills persist over time and transfer to the gym setting. A multiple-baseline design was used to evaluate the effectiveness of the training for each student in both the classroom and the gym. The results indicated that students improved in their game-related social skills. Greater overall improvements were found in the classroom.

Student Leaders and Social Performance as Measured by the Social Performance Survey Schedule

1989 ◽  
Vol 65 (3) ◽  
pp. 961-962
Author(s):  
Frances A. Karnes ◽  
Victor D'Ilio
Keyword(s):  
Social Skills ◽  
Social Performance ◽  
Social Behaviors ◽  
Student Leaders ◽  
Diverse Populations ◽  
Negative Behaviors ◽  
The Social

There is a paucity of research on the social skills of student leaders, although studies have been conducted on other groups of students and adults. In this study, the Social Performance Survey Schedule was administered to 114 student leaders in Grades 6 to 11. Consistent with previous research applying the survey on diverse populations, girls engaged in more positive social behaviors, fewer negative behaviors, and had higher over-all performance than boys. Suggestions for those who may have contact with such students were made.

The Use of Mobile Technologies for Students At-Risk or Identified with Behavioral Disorders within School-Based Contexts

2015 ◽  
pp. 114-127 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frank J. Sansosti ◽  
Peña L. Bedesem
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Behavioral Disorders ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Behavioral Difficulties ◽  
Students At Risk ◽  
School Based ◽  
Present Complex ◽  
Improving Instruction

Students at-risk or identified with behavioral disorders often present complex challenges to educators. The purpose of this chapter is to: (a) highlight the benefits and challenges of using mobile technologies within school-based contexts; (b) provide a brief overview of the contemporary research regarding the use of mobile devices for improving the outcomes of students with behavioral disorders within schools; and (c) offer essential techniques, methods, and ideas for improving instruction and management for students with behavioral difficulties via mobile technologies. Taken together, the intent is to call attention to the evidence that supports the use of mobile technologies for students who are at-risk or identified with behavioral disorders in schools, raise awareness of those strategies that appear to be the most effective for such students and assist service providers in providing accountable education.

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