Analogue functional analysis of movements associated with tardive dyskinesia.
We studied whether movements associated with tardive dyskinesia (TD) served operant functions in 2 men with developmental disabilities. We found that TD-related movements occurred more frequently in the alone and attention conditions and less frequently in control and demand conditions. Our findings suggest that TD-related movements may not be maintained by social reinforcers and that decreases in TD movements are possibly a result of engagement in activities that are incompatible with TD movements.
Valdovinos
Maria G
MG
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37203, USA.
Roberts
Celeste
C
Kennedy
Craig H
CH
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D001590:Benztropine / Q000009:adverse effects; D003024:Clozapine / Q000009:adverse effects; D004409:Dyskinesia, Drug-Induced / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015588:Observer Variation; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D014743:Videotape Recording
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D001590:Benztropine; D003024:Clozapine