A Self-Regulated Learning Approach for the Remediation of Behavioral Issues in Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Behavioral-based interventions have long been demonstrated to be effective foraddressing behavioral difficulties for children with ADHD; however, such interventions do not always include explicit procedures to develop self-regulated learning. This is surprising, considering the strong evidence-based literature related to behaviorally-based self-management interventions. Considering the neurocognitive basis of ADHD, current assessment and intervention practices should emphasize the identification of self-regulatory deficits and evidence-based interventions to build such capacities. The current outcome study examined archival data from 12 cases to determine the clinical effectiveness of a function-based self-management intervention model for children diagnosed with ADHD in a community behavioral health program. Considerations related to program implementation and barriers were also reviewed to better inform future implementation of this model. Use of the functional-based multi-element approach with the focus of a self-management intervention was associated with improvements on 10 of 12 cases. Results indicated mostly large to moderate treatment effects, corresponding mean percent change and trend across all cases in at least decreasing one challenging behavior or increasing one prosocial skill. Results of qualitative data indicated that integrating self-management procedures into an existing clinical model was done systematically through the identification of needs, program development and implementation. Themes and barriers emerged related to coordination of clinical support, motivation, issues related integrating self-management on a case by case basis and contextual fit. Data from the current study indicate the effectiveness of self-management interventions integrated into an existing clinical model in a community behavioral health program. A review of the phases, process and barriers related to program implementation are further discussed and offer a model to existing community programs to enhance clinical outcomes for children with ADHD

Estimating crop coefficients from fraction of ground cover and height

The FAO-56 procedure for estimating the crop coefficient Kc as a function of fraction of ground cover and crop height has been formalized in this study using a density coefficient Kd. The density coefficient is multiplied by a basal Kc representing full cover conditions, Kcb full, to produce a basal crop coefficient that represents actual conditions of ET and vegetation coverage when the soil surface is dry. Kcb full is estimated primarily as a function of crop height. Kcb full can be adjusted for tree crops by multiplying by a reduction factor (Fr) estimated using a mean leaf stomatal resistance term. The estimate for basal crop coefficient, Kcb, is further modified for tree crops if some type of ground-cover exists understory or between trees. The single (mean) crop coefficient is similarly estimated and is adjusted using a Ksoil coefficient that represents background evaporation from wet soil. The Kc estimation procedure was applied to the development periods for seven vegetable crops grown in California. The average root mean square error between estimated and measured Kc was 0.13. The Kc estimation procedure was also used to estimate Kc during midseason periods of horticultural crops (trees and vines) reported in the literature. Values for mean leaf stomatal resistance and the Fr reduction factor were derived that explain the literature Kc values and that provide a consistent means to estimate Kc over a broad range of fraction of ground cove

Basin water management

Presented at Contemporary challenges for irrigation and drainage: proceedings from the USCID 14th technical conference on irrigation, drainage and flood control held on June 3-6, 1998 in Phoenix, Arizona.Includes bibliographical references.The required level of management of the fresh water supply practiced within a given watershed is defined by all of the physical, chemical, economic, environmental, and sociological factors involved. Efficiency of water use, consumptive versus non-consumptive utilization of water, diversion requirements, and environmental requirements all need to be understood and balanced to optimize use of the available water. Where watersheds span states and sovereign nations, treaties and agreements are required for orderly use of the fresh water resource. Understanding of the nature of water use and the hydrology of the water resource system is a key element in rational utilization of the resource. Elevation, water quality, and temporal availability are some of the parameters that must be considered. Ground water and surface water need to be treated as a single resource for effective management

Linking a City\u27s Culture to Students\u27 Learning

The aquarium, the theater, and the zoo are some of the possible classrooms in The Baltimore learning Network\u27s model learning community

Magnetic back-to-back locator

A back-to-back locator instrument includes a first portion with an array of two or more magnetic sensors, and an indicator arrangement. A second portion of the instrument includes an array of correspondingly located magnets. Each of the first and second portions includes a marking arrangement, which either allows marking of the underlying surface, or viewing of a mark on the surface for properly locating the instrument portion thereon. When the two portions are congruent or registered, the indicator arrangement gives a maximum indication of corresponding locations. In a particular use, corresponding locations on the inside and outside of a tank are identified. The indicator arrangement may include a separate indicator for each magnetic sensor. A flux concentrator may be associated with each magnetic sensor

USCID fourth international conference

Presented at the Role of irrigation and drainage in a sustainable future: USCID fourth international conference on irrigation and drainage on October 3-6, 2007 in Sacramento, California.Includes bibliographical references.Evapotranspiration and net irrigation water requirements were determined for 123 weather station locations across the state of Idaho for available periods of record. Estimates were made for daily, monthly and annual timesteps. Updated methods were employed for calculating reference evapotranspiration (ETr) and crop coefficients (Kc). The ET estimates cover a wide range of agricultural crops grown in Idaho and, in addition, ET estimates have been made for a number of native plant systems including wetlands, rangeland, and riparian trees. Estimates have been made for evaporation from three types of open water surfaces ranging from deep reservoirs to small farm ponds. The ET and net irrigation water requirement calculations are intended for use in design and management of irrigation systems, for water rights management and consumptive water rights transfers and for hydrologic studies. ET calculations have been made for all times during the calendar year including winter to provide design and operation information for managing land application of agriculture, food processing and other waste streams. The weather stations evaluated include 107 National Weather Service (NWS) cooperative stations measuring primarily air temperature and precipitation and 16 AgriMet agricultural weather stations. The AgriMet stations measure a full complement of weather data affecting evapotranspiration and are located primarily in the southern part of the state. Estimates at many stations cover more than 80 to 100 year periods of air temperature data. Because only maximum and minimum air temperature are observed at the NWS cooperative stations, the solar radiation, humidity and wind speed data parameters required in the ASCE Penman-Monteith equation (ASCE-PM) were estimated similar to recommendations in ASCE-EWRI (2005) where estimates for solar radiation (Rs) were based on differences between daily maximum and minimum air temperature and estimates for daily dewpoint temperature were based on daily minimum air temperature. Estimates for wind speed were based on long-term mean monthly summaries from AgriMet stations in southern Idaho and some airport locations in central and northern Idaho. Crop evapotranspiration, abbreviated ETc, was calculated on a daily timestep basis for improved accuracy. Daily calculation timesteps allowed for the calculation of evaporation of water from wet soil surfaces following precipitation or irrigation events. ETc for monthly, growing season and annual periods were summed from the daily calculations. Basal crop coefficient curves were developed or organized for 42 crop and land-cover types. Scheduling of irrigations was simulated to estimate soil evaporation from irrigation wetting events using a root-zone water balance

The importance of scientific peer review at SETAC

Peer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/102196/1/etc2449.pd