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Elimination of Self-Injurious Behavior in a Profoundly Retarded Adolescent Using Intermittent Time-Out, Restraint, and Blindfold Procedures.
Murphy, Robert J.; And Others – AAESPH Review, 1979
A procedure involving the intermittent presentation of timeout, restraint, and blindfolding produced complete suppression of self-slapping in a profoundly retarded adolescent. A variable ratio two schedule of time-out and physical restraint contingencies was effective in reducing and maintaining a low level of self-abusive behavior. (Author)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Generalization
The Effects of Physical Time-Out on the Aggressive Behaviors of a Severely Emotionally Disturbed Child in a Public School Setting.
Noll, Mary Beth; Simpson, Richard L. – AAESPH Review, 1979
A firm physical restraint procedure (physically holding the child from behind until all verbal and physical aggressions had ceased for 30 seconds) was effective in significantly reducing the aggressive responses of a 6-year-old severely emotionally disturbed male in a self-contained special education class. (Author/CL)
Descriptors: Aggression, Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems