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Journal of Mental Deficiency…2
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Marholin, D., II1
Rapoff, M. A.1
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Suppression of Self-Injurious Behaviour: Determining the Least Restrictive Alternative.
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Rapoff, M. A.; And Others – Journal of Mental Deficiency Research, 1980
Breaking a capsule of aromatic ammonia under the 5 year old retarded boy's nose contingent upon his self poking was found to be the most effective form of treatment. (Author/DLS)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Deaf Blind, Exceptional Child Research
Response-Contingent Taste-Aversion in Treating Chronic Ruminative Vomiting of Institutionalised Profoundly Retarded Children.
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Marholin, D., II; And Others – Journal of Mental Deficiency Research, 1980
Two case studies are presented illustrating how the treatment program eliminated rumination with effects maintained 1 to 9 months following treatment, and how substantial weight gain was also demonstrated with one S who had previously lost weight. (Author/DLS)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Body Weight, Case Studies