title: Time-based lag sequential analysis and the functional assessment of challenging behaviour.
abstract: This paper describes the application of time-based lag sequential analysis to the functional assessment of challenging behaviours shown by people with severe learning disabilities. The potential uses of the approach are illustrated with regards to identifying: (1) aspects of the stimulus control of challenging behaviour; (2) antecedents to the occurrence of challenging behaviour; and (3) the environmental consequences of challenging behaviour. The uses and limitations of the approach are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Hester Adrian Research Centre, University of Manchester, England.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Emerson
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Reeves
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Thompson
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Henderson
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Robertson
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Howard
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D002648:Child; D002653:Child Behavior Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D004495:Education of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D009042:Motivation; D012054:Reinforcement, Psychology; D016728:Self-Injurious Behavior / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D012931:Social Environment