Linking Descriptive and Experimental Analyses in the Treatment of Bizarre Speech.

Mace, F. Charles; Lalli, Joseph S.

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ERIC Number: EJ441258

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Publication Date: 1991

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Linking Descriptive and Experimental Analyses in the Treatment of Bizarre Speech.

Mace, F. Charles; Lalli, Joseph S.

Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, v24 n3 p553-62 Fall 1991

Descriptive and functional analysis of the bizarre speech of an adult with moderate mental retardation found that bizarre speech appeared to function as an attention-producing behavior. Two different yet functionally equivalent treatments (noncontingent scheduled attention and social language skill development) were found to be effective in suppressing maladapted speech. (Author/JDD)

Descriptors: Attention, Behavior Disorders, Interpersonal Competence, Intervention, Moderate Mental Retardation, Outcomes of Treatment, Research Methodology, Skill Development, Speech Habits, Speech Skills

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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