Social policy on the use of aversive interventions: empirical, ethical, and legal considerations.
In an effort to address the controversy regarding the use of aversive interventions in the treatment of individuals with developmental disabilities, this paper presents a review of the literature on the efficacy of such interventions, along with brief reviews of the ethical and legal issues involved. In general, there appears to be empirical, ethical, and legal support for the continued availability of aversive interventions as treatment options, but only if sufficient safeguards are in place.
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Eden W.E.R.C.s., Inc., Princeton, New Jersey 08540.
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D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D001348:Aversive Therapy; D002648:Child; D004995:Ethics, Professional; D005793:Generalization, Psychological; D006801:Humans; D007326:Institutionalization / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D010344:Patient Advocacy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D011640:Public Policy