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Duker, Pieter C.; Seys, Daniel M. – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1996
Twelve individuals (ages 3-43) with severe/profound mental retardation and life-threatening self-injurious behaviors were exposed to electrical aversion treatment using a remotely controlled device. With seven individuals, suppression of the behavior was nearly complete in that physical restraints were no longer necessary. With three individuals,…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Electrical Stimuli, Outcomes of Treatment
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Fisher, Wayne; And Others – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1994
This study used a data-based assessment to identify reinforcers and punishers for successful treatment of two children with severe destructive behaviors. Results suggested that empirically derived consequences may be useful in decreasing destructive behavior when a functional assessment is inconclusive or suggests that internal stimuli are…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Elementary Education, Evaluation Methods
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Turner, William D.; And Others – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1996
This study evaluated a multicomponent treatment package with three adults having profound mental retardation who engaged in self-injurious hand mouthing. The intervention, which involved brief response interruption followed by the introduction of a preferred leisure item, was successfully implemented during both individual and small group…
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Generalization
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Meyer, Eugene A.; Hagopian, Louis P.; Paclawskyj, Theodosia R. – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1999
A function-based behavioral treatment package was developed for an 18-year-old male with mild mental retardation in a specialized inpatient unit for treatment of severe destructive behaviors associated with school refusal behavior. Treatment goals were achieved relatively quickly and follow-up data indicated treatment effects were durable.…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Case Studies
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Adkins, Angela D.; Singh, Nirbhay N.; McKeegan, Gerald F.; Lanier, Ayonda E.; Oswald, Donald P. – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 2002
A study analyzed reading level and readability of 20 behavior treatment plans developed by certified behavior analysts. Those with higher readability levels had somewhat better treatment outcomes. A second study involving four individuals found that manipulations of reading grade level and readability of behavior treatment plans greatly enhanced…
Descriptors: Adults, Aggression, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification