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Decreasing Problem Behavior Associated With a Walking Program for an Individual With Developmental and Physical Disabilities

Year: 2008

Type: article

Abstract: In the current investigation, a functional analysis suggested that positive reinforcement in the form of physical contact maintained the self-injurious behavior of a girl with developmental and physical disabilities. We used the information obtained from the functional analysis to develop a treatment for noncompliance with walking in which a therapist removed physical interaction following inappropriate behavior during walks.

Source: Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis

DOI: 10.1901/jaba.2008.41-423

Authors: Henry S. Roane, Michael E. Kelley

Institutions: University of Nebraska Medical Center, University of Southern Maine

Language: English

Topic: Behavioral and Psychological Studies

Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

Funders: National Institute of Mental Health, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development