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Peer reviewedYarnall, Gary D. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1980
A 21-year-old woman who was totally blind, severely hearing impaired, functionally retarded, behaviorally resistive, self-stimulative, self-abusive, and who lacked basic communication skills, was taught to sit quietly and wait on command. (Author/PHR)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Case Studies, Deaf Blind, Females
Peer reviewedSisson, L. A.; Dixon, M. J. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1986
Inappropriate mealtime behaviors of a blind, mentally retarded, behaviorally disordered 10-year-old were modified via behavior therapy techniques, including audiotape of favorite stories turned off during inappropriate behavior and praise (plus access to food) for appropriate napkin and utensil use, once desired sitting posture had been…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Case Studies, Eating Habits
