Further evaluation of the role of protective equipment in the functional analysis of self-injurious behavior

J Appl Behav Anal. 2002 Spring;35(1):69-72. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2002.35-69.

Abstract

Using a procedure similar to the one described by Le and Smith (in press), we evaluated the effects of protective equipment during a functional analysis for 2 individuals who engaged in severe self-injurious behavior (SIB). Results of our analyses revealed that the use of protective equipment during functional analyses of SIB suppressed levels of responding such that a behavioral function could not be identified.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Behavior Therapy / methods*
  • Child
  • Head Protective Devices*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Self-Injurious Behavior / diagnosis*
  • Self-Injurious Behavior / prevention & control
  • Self-Injurious Behavior / rehabilitation
  • Stereotypic Movement Disorder / diagnosis*
  • Stereotypic Movement Disorder / prevention & control
  • Stereotypic Movement Disorder / rehabilitation
  • Trichotillomania / diagnosis*
  • Trichotillomania / prevention & control
  • Trichotillomania / rehabilitation