Citation

Linscheid TR, Pejeau C, Cohen S, Footo-Lenz M. Res. Dev. Disabil. 1994; 15(1): 81-90.

Affiliation

Ohio State University, Columbus.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1994, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8190974

Abstract

The rate of self-injurious head hitting was reduced using contingent electric shock delivered via the Self-Injurious Behavior Inhibiting System (SIBIS). Positive side effects indicating an improved affective state and increased interaction with the environment were documented. Treatment gains were maintained at a 1-year follow-up assessment. The consistent reports of positive affective side effects from successful treatment studies using SIBIS and contingent electric shock are noted. Implications for current operant-based theories of SIB based on the communication function of SIB and endogenous opiate mechanisms are discussed.

Language: en