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Peer reviewedSteege, Mark W.; And Others – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1990
Two severely handicapped children (ages 5-6) exhibiting self-injurious behavior were treated with negative reinforcement (brief escape from grooming activities) contingent upon a behavior that was incompatible with self-injury (pressing a microswitch that activated a "stop" message). Treatment led to decreased self-injury, which was maintained at…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Contingency Management, Hygiene, Intervention
Peer reviewedMcClannahan, Lynn E.; And Others – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1990
The Personal Appearance Index, an assessment of physical appearance and personal care, was used to assess 12 youngsters with autism who lived at home, in group homes, or in institutions. The index showed differences in the appearance scores of institutionalized children compared to others and was used to provide feedback to the children's…
Descriptors: Autism, Child Rearing, Cleaning, Elementary Secondary Education
