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. 1994 Fall;27(3):493–504. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1994.27-493

Preferred curricular activities and reduced problem behaviors in students with intellectual disabilities.

L Foster-Johnson 1, J Ferro 1, G Dunlap 1
PMCID: PMC1297830  PMID: 7928791

Abstract

This research examined the relation between students' preferences for curricular activities and the occurrence of problem and desirable behaviors in 3 students with moderate intellectual disabilities. Activity preference was determined with a systematic assessment procedure. Subsequently, the influence of activity preference on student behavior was evaluated using a reversal design. Results showed that preferred activities were associated with reduced levels of problem behavior and increased levels of desirable behaviors. The findings of this investigation contribute to the applied literature on activity preference and suggest directions for future research in the areas of curriculum design, preference, and curricular modifications as a viable behavior-management strategy.

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