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Healy, Olive; Brett, Denise; Leader, Geraldine – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2013
We compared two functional behavioral assessment methods: the Questions About Behavioral Function (QABF; a standardized test) and experimental functional analysis (EFA) to identify behavioral functions of aggressive/destructive behavior, self-injurious behavior and stereotypy in 32 people diagnosed with autism. Both assessments found that self…
Descriptors: Self Destructive Behavior, Standardized Tests, Autism, Functional Behavioral Assessment
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Wilke, Arthur E.; Tarbox, Jonathan; Dixon, Dennis R.; Kenzer, Amy L.; Bishop, Michele R.; Kakavand, Heleya – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2012
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are characterized by the presence of repetitive behavior and stereotyped patterns of interest and activities. It is common for clinicians to assume that repetitive behaviors are maintained by automatic reinforcement but, as with any challenging behavior, the function of stereotypy should not be assumed based on its…
Descriptors: Topography, Autism, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Reinforcement
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Davis, Tonya N.; Durand, Shannon; Chan, Jeffrey M. – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2011
In this study we analyzed the effects of a brushing protocol on stereotyped behavior of a young boy with autism. First, a functional analysis was conducted which showed that the participant's stereotypy was maintained by automatic reinforcement. Next, the Wilbarger Protocol, a brushing intervention, was implemented. An ABA design was implemented…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Autism, Children