title: Functional analysis of stereotypical ear covering in a child with autism.
abstract: We studied stereotypical ear covering in a child with autism. Results of a descriptive analysis were inconclusive but revealed a correlation between ear covering and another child's screaming. An analogue functional analysis showed that ear covering was emitted only when the screaming was present.
authors.affiliation: Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37203, USA.
authors.forename: Jung-Chang
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Tang
authors.forename: Craig H
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Kennedy
authors.forename: Amy
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Koppekin
authors.forename: Mary
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Caruso
mesh_terms: D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009622:Noise / Q000009:adverse effects; D012054:Reinforcement, Psychology; D013239:Stereotyped Behavior