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Peer reviewedIwata, Brian A.; And Others – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1994
This study examined methods for determining how extinction should be applied to different functions of self-injurious behavior, specifically head-banging of three children with developmental disabilities. Since each subject's head-banging was maintained by different reinforcement contingencies, behavioral treatment techniques, although all based…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavioral Science Research, Contingency Management, Developmental Disabilities
Peer reviewedDuker, Pieter C.; Seys, Daniel M. – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1996
Twelve individuals (ages 3-43) with severe/profound mental retardation and life-threatening self-injurious behaviors were exposed to electrical aversion treatment using a remotely controlled device. With seven individuals, suppression of the behavior was nearly complete in that physical restraints were no longer necessary. With three individuals,…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Electrical Stimuli, Outcomes of Treatment
Download full textNational Mental Health Association, Alexandria, VA. – 2002
In May 2001, former Surgeon General David Satcher released the first national suicide prevention strategy, "The National Strategy for Suicide Prevention: Goals and Objectives for Action." Successful implementation of this plan requires comprehensive support and collaboration from individuals and organizations within the local community…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Behavior Modification, College Environment, College Students
