Improving Toilet-Use (Encopresis) in a Nine-Year-Old Male through Full-Cleanliness Training and Token Reinforcement.

Akande, Adebowale

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ERIC Number: EJ471411

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Publication Date: 1993

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Improving Toilet-Use (Encopresis) in a Nine-Year-Old Male through Full-Cleanliness Training and Token Reinforcement.

Akande, Adebowale

Early Child Development and Care, v86 p123-30 1993

Describes assessment and successful treatment of a preadolescent with erratic toileting behavior and related social skills difficulties. Treatment included monitoring of bowel movements, using a star chart, and applying rewards as positive reinforcement of acceptable behavior. (HTH)

Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavioral Objectives, Case Studies, Elementary Education, Family Influence, Habit Formation, Hygiene, Incentives, Motivation, Positive Reinforcement, Preadolescents, Rewards, Toilet Training

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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