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Lang, Russell; Didden, Robert; Machalicek, Wendy; Rispoli, Mandy; Sigafoos, Jeff; Lancioni, Giulio; Mulloy, Austin; Regester, April; Pierce, Nigel; Kang, Soyeon – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2010
Skin-picking is a type of self-injurious behavior involving the pulling, scratching, lancing, digging, or gouging of one's own body. It is associated with social impairment, and increased medical and mental health concerns. While there are several reports showing that skin-picking is common in individuals with developmental disabilities, knowledge…
Descriptors: Intervention, Self Destructive Behavior, Developmental Disabilities, Behavior Modification
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Hastings, Richard P.; Boulton, Holly V. N.; Monzani, Louisa C.; Tombs, Anna K. H. – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2004
A variety of variables have been found to augment perceived social validity of behavioral interventions. In the present study, potential effects of behavioral function were evaluated. Sixty students inexperienced in work with people with mental retardation, and 60 experienced staff watched one of two carefully matched acted videos depicting…
Descriptors: Self Destructive Behavior, Mental Retardation, Behavior Modification, Intervention
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Singh, Nirbhay N.; Lancioni, Giulio E.; Winton, Alan S. W.; Molina, Enrique J.; Sage, Monica; Brown, Stephen; Groeneweg, Jop – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2004
Multi-sensory stimulation provided in a Snoezelen room is being used increasingly for individuals with mental retardation and mental illness to facilitate relaxation, provide enjoyment, and inhibit behavioral challenges. We observed aggressive and self-injurious behavior in three groups of 15 individuals with severe or profound mental retardation…
Descriptors: Sensory Training, Daily Living Skills, Job Skills, Aggression