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Assessment and Treatment of Excessive Straightening and Destructive Behavior in an Adolescent Diagnosed with Autism
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Kuhn, David E.; Hardesty, Samantha L.; Sweeney, Nicole M. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2009
Repetitive behaviors such as excessive straightening are commonly observed among individuals with autism. Attempts to prevent these behaviors may increase the likelihood of other problem behaviors. The present study was designed to assess and treat the excessive straightening and associated destructive behaviors of a 16-year-old boy who had been…
Descriptors: Moderate Mental Retardation, Autism, Behavior Modification, Aggression