Functional analysis and treatment of inappropriate sexual behavior.
The results of a functional analysis showed that inappropriate sexual behaviors exhibited by a 9-year-old boy who had been diagnosed with traumatic brain injury were maintained by positive reinforcement in the form of social attention. An intervention consisting of functional communication training and extinction resulted in reduced levels of inappropriate sexual behaviors.
Fyffe
Christie E
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Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA.
Kahng
SungWoo
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Fittro
Ellen
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Russell
David
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D000374:Aggression; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology*; D002648:Child; D005108:Extinction, Psychological; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D012640:Seizures / Q000150:complications; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000523:psychology*