Practical Use of Single-Case Research Design to Target Improved Behavioral Outcomes for Students With SLD

2021 ◽  
pp. 073194872110411
Author(s):  
Valentina A. Contesse ◽  
Nicholas A. Gage ◽  
Holly B. Lane
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Interventions ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Challenging Behaviors ◽  
Behavioral Outcomes ◽  
Academic Interventions ◽  
Case Research ◽  
Research Designs ◽  
Single Case Research ◽  
Specific Learning

Intensive academic interventions help address the learning difficulties of students with specific learning disabilities (SLDs). Challenging behaviors exhibited during instruction can have a negative impact on the overall effectiveness of an academic intervention. In addition to academic interventions, students with SLD may benefit from behavioral interventions. One method for evaluating the effect of interventions that target improved behavioral outcomes for students with SLD is single-case research designs (SCRDs). This article provides an overview of critical features of SCRD studies evaluating behavioral interventions with students with SLD or interventions with teachers of students with SLD. The article also examines how research decisions were made to support other researchers’ development of high-quality SCRD studies.

Testing incontinence pads using single-case research designs

1994 ◽  
Vol 3 (7) ◽  
pp. 316-324 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda M Proudfoot ◽  
Elizabeth S Farmer ◽  
Jean B McIntosh
Keyword(s):  
Single Case ◽  
Case Research ◽  
Research Designs ◽  
Incontinence Pads ◽  
Single Case Research

The Iterative Use of Single Case Research Designs to Advance the Science of EI/ECSE

2016 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erin E. Barton ◽  
Jennifer R. Ledford ◽  
Justin D. Lane ◽  
Jessica Decker ◽  
Sara E. Germansky ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Single Case ◽  
Case Research ◽  
Research Designs ◽  
Single Case Research

A Meta-Analysis of Single-Case Research on Applied Behavior Analytic Interventions for People With Down Syndrome

2021 ◽  
Vol 126 (2) ◽  
pp. 114-141
Author(s):  
Nicole Neil ◽  
Ashley Amicarelli ◽  
Brianna M. Anderson ◽  
Kailee Liesemer
Keyword(s):  
Down Syndrome ◽  
Challenging Behavior ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Challenging Behaviors ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Case Research ◽  
What Works ◽  
What Works Clearinghouse ◽  
Single Case Research

Abstract This systematic review evaluates single-case research design studies investigating applied behavior analytic (ABA) interventions for people with Down syndrome (DS). One hundred twenty-five studies examining the efficacy of ABA interventions on increasing skills and/or decreasing challenging behaviors met inclusion criteria. The What Works Clearinghouse standards and Risk of Bias in N-of-1 Trials scale were used to analyze methodological characteristics, and Tau-U effect sizes were calculated. Results suggest the use of ABA-based interventions are promising for behavior change in people with DS. Thirty-six high-quality studies were identified and demonstrated a medium overall effect. A range of outcomes was targeted, primarily involving communication and challenging behavior. These outcomes will guide future research on ABA interventions and DS.

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