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Peer reviewedCeliberti, David A.; And Others – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1997
The effects of two levels of exercise (walking versus jogging) in suppressing the self-stimulatory behavior during academic programming of a 5-year-old boy with autism were examined. Decreased physical self-stimulation and "out of seat" behavior were found only for the jogging condition. Sharp reductions in these behaviors did not return…
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Case Studies
Peer reviewedGordon, Rita; And Others – Child and Family Behavior Therapy, 1986
For a seven-year-old autistic boy, contingent jogging caused a significant decline in frequency of out-of-seat behavior that was maintained for 12 months. Unlike many other behavior suppression techniques, contingent exercise is safe and does not humiliate the client. (Author/LHW)
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Change, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification
