Separate and Combined Effects of Methylphenidate and a Behavioral Intervention on Disruptive Behavior in Children with Mental Retardation.

Blum, Nathan J.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ530754

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1996

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Separate and Combined Effects of Methylphenidate and a Behavioral Intervention on Disruptive Behavior in Children with Mental Retardation.

Blum, Nathan J.; And Others

Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, v29 n3 p305-19 Fall 1996

This study examined the effects of methylphenidate drug therapy and differential reinforcement on the disruptive behavior and task engagement of 3 children (ages 6 through 11) with mental retardation. Results indicated that both interventions were effective for two of the children. No evidence of an additive or synergistic effects of the two interventions was found. (CR)

Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Biological Influences, Children, Drug Therapy, Intervention, Mental Retardation, Outcomes of Treatment, Reinforcement, Time on Task

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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