Effects of redesigning the physical environment on self-stimulation and on-task behavior in three autistic-type developmentally disabled individuals.
A study was conducted to assess the effects of redesigning the physical environment (i.e., the classroom) on the occurrence of self-stimulation, on-task behavior, inappropriate behavior, and inactivity. Three developmentally disabled males, diagnosed as autistic-type, participated. Data were collected using a withdrawal design. Results showed a decrease of self-stimulation and inactivity and an increase of on-task behavior. Inappropriate behavior remained unchanged across experimental conditions.
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Department of Orthopedagogics, University of Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001143:Arousal; D002659:Child Development Disorders, Pervasive / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D004777:Environment; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010812:Physical Stimulation; D012920:Social Behavior Disorders / Q000628:therapy; D013239:Stereotyped Behavior