Patricia Kurtz

Research output

Research output per year 1990 2004 2008 2010 2013 2021 2022 2023

• 30 Article
• 4 Review article
• 1 Comment/debate

Research output per year

Research output per year

Search results

• 2023

  A neurobehavioral continuum of care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with severe problem behavior

  Hagopian, L. P., Kurtz, P. F., Bowman, L. G., O’Connor, J. T. & Cataldo, M. F., 2023, In: Children's Health Care. 52, 1, p. 45-69 25 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

  • Continuity of Patient Care 92%
  • intellectual disability 79%
  • Intellectual Disability 75%
  • Applied Behavior Analysis 65%
  • Inpatients 63%
• 2022

  Quantifying increases in problem behavior following downshifts in reinforcement: A retrospective analysis and replication

  Falligant, J. M., Hagopian, L. P., Kranak, M. P. & Kurtz, P. F., Jul 2022, In: Journal of the experimental analysis of behavior. 118, 1, p. 148-155 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Psychology Reinforcement 100%
  • reinforcement 89%
  • Appointments and Schedules 75%
  • Communication 52%
  • Choice Behavior 32%

• Renewal and resurgence of severe problem behavior in an intensive outpatient setting: Prevalence, magnitude, and implications for practice

  Falligant, J. M., Chin, M. D. & Kurtz, P. F., Jul 2022, In: Behavioral Interventions. 37, 3, p. 909-924 16 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Behavior Problems 100%
  • Psychological Practice 70%
  • Resurgence 70%
  • Renewal 69%
  • Outpatients 51%

• Using competing stimuli with an adult with stereotypic skin picking: A case study of assessment, treatment, and generalization

  Jeglum, S. R., Luehring, M. C. & Kurtz, P. F., Jul 2022, In: Behavioral Interventions. 37, 3, p. 898-908 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Psychological Generalization 100%
  • stimulus 61%
  • Stimulus 57%
  • Behavior Problems 44%
  • Caregivers 43%
• 2021

  Assessment and treatment of tracheostomy tube manipulation: Effects of competing stimuli and protective equipment

  Falligant, J. M., Hardesty, S. L., Pierce, D. & Kurtz, P. F., Sep 1 2021, In: Journal of applied behavior analysis. 54, 4, p. 1625-1638 14 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Tracheostomy 100%
  • Manipulation 82%
  • manipulation 77%
  • stimulus 71%
  • Stimulus 66%

• Collateral Effects of Behavioral Treatment for Problem Behavior on Caregiver Stress

  Kurtz, P. F., Strohmeier, C. W., Becraft, J. L. & Chin, M. D., Aug 2021, In: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 51, 8, p. 2852-2865 14 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • caregiver 82%
  • Caregivers 81%
  • Parenting 64%
  • Parents 28%
  • inpatient treatment 27%

• Further application of the generalized matching law to multialternative sports contexts

  Falligant, J. M., Cero, I., Kranak, M. P. & Kurtz, P. F., Jan 1 2021, In: Journal of applied behavior analysis. 54, 1, p. 389-402 14 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Baseball 100%
  • League 73%
  • Sports 64%
  • Law 38%
  • Generality 19%
  1 Scopus citations
• 2020

  Behavioral Approaches to Assessment and Early Intervention for Severe Problem Behavior in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

  Kurtz, P. F., Leoni, M. & Hagopian, L. P., Jun 2020, In: Pediatric clinics of North America. 67, 3, p. 499-511 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

  • Applied Behavior Analysis 100%
  • Pediatricians 63%
  • Intellectual Disability 57%
  • Therapeutics 9%
  1 Scopus citations
• 2019

  An Evaluation of Operant Behavioural Economics in Functional Communication Training for Severe Problem Behaviour

  Gilroy, S. P., Ford, H. L., Boyd, R. J., O’Connor, J. T. & Kurtz, P. F., Nov 17 2019, In: Developmental Neurorehabilitation. 22, 8, p. 553-564 12 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Behavioral Economics 100%
  • Communication 48%
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders 19%
  • Caregivers 13%
  • Therapeutics 10%
  1 Scopus citations
• 2017

  Erratum to: An Assessment of the Necessary Strength of Behavioral Treatments for Severe Behavior Problems (J Dev Phys Disabil, (1997), 9, 1, (1-16), 10.1023/A:1024984526008)

  Northup, J., Fisher, W., Kahng, S. W., Harrell, R. & Kurtz, P., Dec 1 2017, In: Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities. 29, 6, p. 1003 1 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review

  • Names 90%
• 2016

  On the relation between adaptive functioning and the reinforcement function of challenging behavior

  Schmidt, J. D., Rooker, G. W., Fodstad, J. C., Orchowitz, P., Goetzel, A., Kurtz, P. F. & Hagopian, L. P., Jun 29 2016, In: International Journal of Developmental Disabilities. 62, 3, p. 174-182 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Psychology Reinforcement 100%
  • reinforcement 89%
  • Psychological Adaptation 44%
  • Intellectual Disability 14%
  • Caregivers 13%
  1 Scopus citations
• 2015

  Functional analysis and treatment of problem behavior exhibited by children with fragile X syndrome

  Kurtz, P. F., Chin, M. D., Robinson, A. N., O'Connor, J. T. & Hagopian, L. P., Aug 1 2015, In: Research in Developmental Disabilities. 43-44, p. 150-166 17 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • functional analysis 100%
  • Fragile X Syndrome 99%
  • Intellectual Disability 36%
  • Child 33%
  • disability 26%
  17 Scopus citations
• 2013

  An evaluation of the Aberrant Behavior Checklist for children under age 5

  Schmidt, J. D., Huete, J. M., Fodstad, J. C., Chin, M. D. & Kurtz, P. F., Apr 2013, In: Research in Developmental Disabilities. 34, 4, p. 1190-1197 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • underage 100%
  • Child Behavior 91%
  • Checklist 82%
  • evaluation 38%
  • Child 36%
  8 Scopus citations

• Caregiver- and staff-conducted functional analysis outcomes: A summary of 52 cases

  Kurtz, P. F., Fodstad, J. C., Huete, J. M. & Hagopian, L. P., Dec 2013, In: Journal of applied behavior analysis. 46, 4, p. 738-749 12 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Functional Analysis 100%
  • functional analysis 98%
  • Caregivers 82%
  • caregiver 65%
  • Summary 55%
  14 Scopus citations

• Functional communication training with and without alternative reinforcement and punishment: An analysis of 58 applications

  Rooker, G. W., Jessel, J., Kurtz, P. F. & Hagopian, L. P., Dec 1 2013, In: Journal of applied behavior analysis. 46, 4, p. 708-722 15 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Functional Communication 100%
  • Communication Training 97%
  • Punishment 68%
  • Psychology Reinforcement 57%
  • Reinforcement 57%
  66 Scopus citations
• 2012

  Identification of Emerging Self-Injurious Behavior in Young Children: A Preliminary Study

  Kurtz, P. F., Chin, M. D., Huete, J. M. & Cataldo, M. F., Jul 2012, In: Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities. 5, 3-4, p. 260-285 26 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Self-Injurious Behavior 100%
  • Child 35%
  • Behavior Observation Techniques 10%
  • Intellectual Disability 7%
  • Language 6%
  17 Scopus citations
• 2011

  An analysis of functional communication training as an empirically supported treatment for problem behavior displayed by individuals with intellectual disabilities

  Kurtz, P. F., Boelter, E. W., Jarmolowicz, D. P., Chin, M. D. & Hagopian, L. P., Nov 1 2011, In: Research in Developmental Disabilities. 32, 6, p. 2935-2942 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • intellectual disability 95%
  • Intellectual Disability 90%
  • Communication 71%
  • communication 50%
  • Single-Case Studies 43%
  70 Scopus citations
• 2010

  Evaluation of combined-antecedent variables on functional analysis results and treatment of problem behavior in a school setting

  Dolezal, D. N. & Kurtz, P. F., Jun 2010, In: Journal of applied behavior analysis. 43, 2, p. 309-314 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Behavior Problems 100%
  • Functional Analysis 90%
  • functional analysis 89%
  • Traumatic Brain Injury 67%
  • Intellectual Disability 64%
  12 Scopus citations

• Therapist effects on functional analysis outcomes with young children

  Huete, J. M. & Kurtz, P. F., May 2010, In: Research in Developmental Disabilities. 31, 3, p. 804-810 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • functional analysis 100%
  • therapist 65%
  • staff 46%
  • hospital staff 35%
  • Child 33%
  20 Scopus citations
• 2008

  A systematic review of challenging behaviors in children exposed prenatally to substances of abuse

  Dixon, D. R., Kurtz, P. F. & Chin, M. D., Nov 1 2008, In: Research in Developmental Disabilities. 29, 6, p. 483-502 20 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

  • Child Behavior 100%
  • Substance-Related Disorders 80%
  • abuse 68%
  • Systematic Reviews 67%
  • Cocaine 30%
  38 Scopus citations

• Treatment of challenging behavior exhibited by children with prenatal drug exposure

  Kurtz, P. F., Chin, M. D., Rush, K. S. & Dixon, D. R., Nov 2008, In: Research in Developmental Disabilities. 29, 6, p. 582-594 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Child Behavior 100%
  • drug 62%
  • Psychology Reinforcement 49%
  • Child Development 47%
  • Child 39%
  10 Scopus citations
• 2007

  Cognitive-behavioral treatment for specific phobias with a child demonstrating severe problem behavior and developmental delays

  Davis, T. E., Kurtz, P. F., Gardner, A. W. & Carman, N. B., Nov 1 2007, In: Research in Developmental Disabilities. 28, 6, p. 546-558 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Specific Phobia 100%
  • phobia 86%
  • Phobic Disorders 40%
  • Child 29%
  • anxiety 19%
  36 Scopus citations
• 2005

  Effects of increased response effort and reinforcer delay on choice and aberrant behavior

  Gwinn, M. M., Derby, K. M., Fisher, W., Kurtz, P., Fahs, A., Augustine, M. & McLaughlin, T. F., Jul 2005, In: Behavior Modification. 29, 4, p. 642-652 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Choice Behavior 100%
  • stimulus 58%
  • Stimulus 55%
  5 Scopus citations
• 2004

  Assessment and treatment of ventilator tube disconnection exhibited by a toddler

  Kurtz, P. F. & Chin, M. D., Jun 2004, In: Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities. 16, 2, p. 151-161 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Mechanical Ventilators 100%
  • functional analysis 61%
  • toy 53%
  • Play and Playthings 49%
  • Self-Injurious Behavior 23%
  1 Scopus citations

• Functional assessment of problem behaviors in adults with mental retardation

  Paclawskyj, T. R., Kurtz, P. F. & O'Connor, J. T., Sep 2004, In: Behavior Modification. 28, 5, p. 649-667 19 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

  • Functional Assessment 100%
  • Behavior Problems 81%
  • Mental Retardation 71%
  • Intellectual Disability 52%
  • Functional Analysis 24%
  20 Scopus citations
• 2003

  Functional analysis and treatment of self-injurious behavior in young children: A summary of 30 cases

  Kurtz, P. F., Chin, M. D., Huete, J. M., Tarbox, R. S. F., O'Connor, J. T., Paclawskyj, T. R. & Rush, K. S., 2003, In: Journal of applied behavior analysis. 36, 2, p. 205-219 15 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Functional Analysis 100%
  • functional analysis 98%
  • Self-Injurious Behavior 92%
  • Young children 78%
  • Summary 55%
  100 Scopus citations
• 2002

  The development and application of individualized levels systems for the treatment of severe problem behavior

  Hagopian, L. P., Rush, K. S., Richman, D. M., Kurtz, P. F., Contrucci, S. A. & Crosland, K., 2002, In: Behavior Therapy. 33, 1, p. 65-86 22 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • functional analysis 49%
  • Research Personnel 33%
  • multi-level system 27%
  • institutional rule 26%
  • Group 17%
  18 Scopus citations
• 2001

  A Hospital- and Home-Based Behavioral Intervention for a Child with Chronic Food Refusal and Gastrostomy Tube Dependence

  Farrell, D. A., Hagopian, L. P. & Kurtz, P. F., Dec 1 2001, In: Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities. 13, 4, p. 407-418 12 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Gastrostomy 100%
  • Food 58%
  • food 57%
  • Child 35%
  • Enteral Nutrition 29%
  7 Scopus citations
• 2000

  The effects of noncontingent delivery of high-and low-preference stimuli on attention-maintained destructive behavior

  Fisher, W. W., O'Connor, J. T., Kurtz, P. F., DeLeon, I. G. & Gotjen, D. L., 2000, In: Journal of applied behavior analysis. 33, 1, p. 79-83 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Psychological Extinction 100%
  • stimulus 70%
  • Stimulus 65%
  • Extinction 54%
  • Psychology Reinforcement 46%
  32 Scopus citations
• 1997

  An Assessment of the Necessary Strength of Behavioral Treatments for Severe Behavior Problems

  Northup, J., Fisher, W., Kahang, S. W., Harrell, R. & Kurtz, P., 1997, In: Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities. 9, 1, p. 1-16 16 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • reinforcement 61%
  • Pica 48%
  • Reinforcement Schedule 42%
  • Psychology Reinforcement 34%
  • time 33%
  37 Scopus citations
• 1995

  Behavioural training during acute brain trauma rehabilitation: An empirical case study

  Slifer, K. J., Cataldo, M. D. & Kurtz, P. F., Jan 1 1995, In: Brain Injury. 9, 6, p. 585-593 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • behavioral training 100%
  • Traumatic Brain Injury 62%
  • Operant Conditioning 58%
  • trauma 54%
  • brain 53%
  14 Scopus citations
• 1994

  A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION OF EMPIRICALLY DERIVED CONSEQUENCES FOR THE TREATMENT OF PICA

  Fisher, W. W., Piazza, C. C., Bowman, L. G., Kurtz, P. F., Sherer, M. R. & Lachman, S. R., 1994, In: Journal of applied behavior analysis. 27, 3, p. 447-457 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Pica 100%
  • eating behavior 47%
  • Eating 36%
  • Evaluation 34%
  • evaluation 29%
  44 Scopus citations
• 1993

  FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT OF LIFE‐THREATENING DRUG INGESTION IN A DUALLY DIAGNOSED YOUTH

  Chapman, S., Fisher, W., Piazza, C. C. & Kurtz, P. F., 1993, In: Journal of applied behavior analysis. 26, 2, p. 255-256 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Functional Assessment 100%
  • Drugs 46%
  • Eating 42%
  • Drug Overdose 39%
  • drug 37%
  16 Scopus citations
• 1992

  TOO MUCH REINFORCEMENT, TOO LITTLE BEHAVIOR: ASSESSING TASK INTERSPERSAL PROCEDURES IN CONJUNCTION WITH DIFFERENT REINFORCEMENT SCHEDULES WITH AUTISTIC CHILDREN

  Charlop, M. H., Kurtz, P. F. & Milstein, J. P., 1992, In: Journal of applied behavior analysis. 25, 4, p. 795-808 14 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Reinforcement Schedule 100%
  • autistic children 96%
  • Psychology Reinforcement 79%
  • Reinforcement 78%
  • reinforcement 71%
  26 Scopus citations
• 1990

  USING ABERRANT BEHAVIORS AS REINFORCERS FOR AUTISTIC CHILDREN

  Charlop, M. H., Kurtz, P. F. & Casey, F. G., 1990, In: Journal of applied behavior analysis. 23, 2, p. 163-181 19 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • autistic children 100%
  • Echolalia 54%
  • Food 54%
  • food 44%
  • Child Behavior 44%
  90 Scopus citations