title: Evaluating the Effects of Function-Based Interventions With Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing Students.
abstract: This study examined the effectiveness of function-based interventions with students who are deaf or hard of hearing (D/HH). The participants were 3 elementary-aged males attending a center school for the deaf who exhibited chronic off-task behaviors throughout the school day. This study was conducted across 2 phases: (a) a descriptive functional behavior assessment (FBA) was conducted for each participant and (b) individualized function-based interventions were developed based on the results of the FBAs, followed by the implementation of the interventions in each classroom using a single-subject, ABAB reversal design. The function-based interventions significantly improved each participant's on-task behavior in his classroom environment. Furthermore, social validity ratings by each teacher revealed that the interventions were effective, easy to implement, and appropriate for each participant. Implications for application of the procedures used in this study with the D/HH population, limitations, and directions for future research are discussed.
authors: University of Texas at San Antonio and candace.gann@utsa.edu.
authors: Candace J
authors: CJ
authors: Gann
authors: University of Arizona.
authors: Sarah E
authors: SE
authors: Gaines
authors: University of Arizona.
authors: Shirin D
authors: SD
authors: Antia
authors: University of Arizona.
authors: John
authors: J
authors: Umbreit
authors: University of Arizona.
authors: Carl J
authors: CJ
authors: Liaupsin
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D060345:Education of Persons with Hearing Disabilities / Q000379:methods*; D006311:Hearing Disorders; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019986:Persons with Hearing Disabilities; D013334:Students