Publications

Publications in our database are reports and resource materials produced within the Department of Child and Family Studies, as well as recent journal articles authored by CFS faculty. To view a more thorough listing of recent books, book chapters and articles written or edited by CFS faculty, view our Impact Reports or individual faculty vitas. You may also view the publications by topic on the right of this page.

Training Teachers to Conduct Trial-Based Functional Analyses (2013)

The purpose of this study was to determine whether teachers trained via an in-service training would be able to conduct trial-based functional assessments with high procedural integrity.

Using a Modified Pyramidal Training Model to Teach Special Education Teachers to Conduct Trial-Based Functional Analyses (2013)

This study evaluated the effectiveness of a modified pyramidal training procedure in which special education program coordinators were taught to conduct trial-based functional analyses and then provided support to special education teachers who were taught to conduct trial-based functional analyses and to calculate, graph, and analyze data.

Self-Injurious Behavior in Older Adults with Intellectual Disabilities (2013)

This article provides an overview of self-injurious behavior, its underlying causes and functions, as well as other key variables associated with its manifestation.

The Relation Between Body Mass Index and Self-Rated Mental Health Among Older Adults: Do Racial/Ethnic Differences Exist? (2013)

This study examined racial and ethnic differences in the relation between body mass index (BMI) and self-rated mental health (SRMH) among community-dwelling older adults.

Reducing Rapid Eating in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities (2013)

This study sought to reduce the rate of eating behaviors in two adults diagnosed with moderate intellectual disability.

Experimental Analysis of Precursors to Severe Problem Behavior (2013)

This study assessed behaviors (precursors) that may predict occurrences of severe problem behavior.

Training Residential Staff to Conduct Trial-Based Functional Analyses (2013)

The authors taught six supervisors of a residential service provider for adults with developmental disabilities to train nine house managers to conduct trial-based functional analyses.

Effects of Fixed Versus Random Sequencing During Multi-element Functional Analyses (2013)

This article discusses a study conducted on fixed- and random-sequence functional assessments for 7 individuals with developmental disabilities to determine the relative effects that sequence may have on assessment outcomes.

Relationships Between Stressors and Parenting Attitudes in a Child Welfare Parenting Program (2013)

This study sought to explore the family stressors in parents involved in the child welfare system who have been referred to an intensive therapeutic parenting program, and the relationship of those stressors to change in parenting attitudes.

Influence of Mental Health Assessment on Prescription of Psychoactive Medication Among New Nursing Home Residents (2012)

This article presents preliminary evidence for a novel way of promoting use of non-psychopharmacological interventions for mental health problems among nursing home (NH) residents.