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Treatment of Self‐restraint Associated With the Application of Protective Equipment

Year: 2007

Type: article

Abstract: The current investigation assessed the effectiveness of protective equipment, specifically arm splints, in reducing the occurrence of severe self-injurious behavior (SIB). Although the protective equipment reduced rates of SIB to near-zero levels, self-restraint subsequently emerged. In an attempt to reduce self-restraint while maintaining reductions in SIB, we provided noncontingent access to preferred stimuli. The presentation of preferred stimuli along with the use of protective equipment reduced both the rate of SIB and the duration of self-restraint.

Source: Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis

DOI: 10.1901/jaba.2007.40-577

Authors: Katherine V. Powers, Henry S. Roane, Michael E. Kelley

Institutions: Emory University, University of Nebraska Medical Center

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

Funder: National Institute of Mental Health