Citation

Harding J, Wacker DP, Berg WK, Barretto A, Ringdahl J. Am. J. Ment. Retard. 2005; 110(3): 205-215.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, American Association on Mental Retardation)

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Abstract

We evaluated the influence of child location on the occurrence of self-injurious behavior (SIB) during functional analyses conducted in home settings. An initial functional analysis conducted with 2 children who had developmental disabilities showed undifferentiated patterns of SIB. Analyses of behavior during free play suggested that the child's location was an active variable for self-injury. Both children showed a decrease in self-injury when they were placed next to their parent versus being placed in a wheelchair or on the floor. A second functional analysis was conducted with child and parent on a couch.

RESULTS showed low percentages of self-injury during free play, but high percentages during other test conditions. Functional communication training programs for each child resulted in decreases in self-injury.

Language: en