Functional analysis and treatment of elopement for a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
We conducted a functional analysis of elopement in an outdoor setting for a child with a diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. A subsequent treatment consisting of noncontingent attention and time-out was demonstrated to be effective in eliminating elopement. Modifications of functional analysis procedures associated with the occurrence of elopement in a natural setting are demonstrated.
Department of Psychology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge 70803, USA. tkodak1@lsu.edu
Tiffany
T
Kodak
Laura
L
Grow
John
J
Northup
D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D055502:Secondary Prevention