A behavior modification model was developed for a special class of 5 ‘disturbed’ children following the collapse of a “green thumb” program. Specific appropriate classroom behaviors were identified for each child. The goal of the program was to increase the frequency of these appropriate behaviors to the extent that the child could function full-time in a regular class. The organization of the class as well as the behavior modification procedures are described.
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