Date of Award
Fall 12-20-2018
Document Type
Thesis (699 registration)
Degree Name
Master of Science in Special Education
Department
Graduate Studies
Committee Chair
Ximena Suarez-Sousa
Keywords
Transitions, Visual Schedules, Opposition Defiant Disorder, Special Education, Paraprofessionals, Kindergarten
Abstract
Abstract This study examined whether a Visual Activity Schedule would aid in reduction of disruptive behaviors during hallway transitions. Subject of this study was a six-year-old, Caucasian male, diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder. The study used a single-subject experimental design to determine baseline, intervention phase and removal of intervention phase. Specifically, the study revealed intervention strategies of a Visual Schedule was associated with 100% reduction of disruptive behaviors. Relationship development between paraprofessional and Student was found to be a secondary factor.
Recommended Citation
Degner, Nicole Amber, "A Single Subject Design Study; Utilizing Visual Schedules to Reduce Behaviors During Hallway Transitions" (2018). Dissertations, Theses, and Projects. 136.
https://red.mnstate.edu/thesis/136