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Direct linkHollway, Jill A.; Aman, Michael G. – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2011
Sleep disturbance is a common problem in children with developmental disabilities. Effective pharmacologic interventions are needed to ameliorate sleep problems that persist when behavior therapy alone is insufficient. The aim of the present study was to provide an overview of the quantity and quality of pharmacologic research targeting sleep in…
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Behavior Modification, Sleep, Drug Therapy
Unwin, Gemma L.; Deb, Shoumitro – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2011
The use of medications to manage problem behaviours is widespread. However, robust evidence to support their use seems to be lacking. The aim was to review research evidence into the efficacy of atypical antipsychotic medication in managing problem behaviour in children with intellectual disabilities and borderline intelligence. A systematic…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Drug Therapy, Behavior Problems, Behavior Modification
Cannella, Helen I.; O'Reilly, Mark F.; Lancioni, Giulio E. – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2006
This paper reviews studies investigating the assessment and treatment of hand mouthing in individuals with severe to profound developmental disabilities. A literature search identified 101 studies carried out between 1969 and 2004. The trend in the studies indicated a shift away from aversive interventions in the last 10 years, so this review…
Descriptors: Severe Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities, Behavior Problems, Intervention
Rapp, John T.; Vollmer; Timothy R. – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2005
Stereotypy is a relatively common behavioral disorder displayed by individuals with developmental disabilities, including autism. In this paper, we review selected studies on neurobiological interpretations of stereotypy and pharmacological interventions for stereotypy. Specifically, we review studies that evaluated the effects of serotonin uptake…
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Behavior Modification, Literature Reviews, Behavior Disorders
