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Merineau-Cote, J.; Morin, D. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2013
Background: Some individuals with intellectual disabilities (IDs) exhibit aggressive behaviour directed towards themselves, others or the environment. Displaying aggressive behaviour is associated with a number of negative consequences such as the exposure to restrictive interventions. This study aims to identify personal and environmental factors…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Adults, Aggression, Behavior Problems
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Sharp, William G.; Jaquess, David L.; Morton, Jane F.; Miles, Aida G. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2011
The nutritional status and mealtime performance among a group of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) were examined before and after admission to an intensive feeding day-treatment program. Treatment involved escape extinction, reinforcement, and stimulus fading procedures. Outcomes focused on dietary diversity and mealtime performance,…
Descriptors: Autism, Nutrition, Caregiver Training, Program Effectiveness