Further evaluation of the role of protective equipment in the functional analysis of self-injurious behavior.
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.
Borrero
John C
JC
University of Florida, Gainesville 32611, USA.
Vollmer
Timothy R
TR
Wright
Carrie S
CS
Lerman
Dorothea C
DC
Kelley
Michael E
ME
D000328:Adult; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D002648:Child; D006260:Head Protective Devices; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016728:Self-Injurious Behavior / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000534:rehabilitation; D019956:Stereotypic Movement Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000534:rehabilitation; D014256:Trichotillomania / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000534:rehabilitation