Analysis of social variables when an initial functional analysis indicates automatic reinforcement as the maintaining variable for self-injurious behavior.
Self-injurious behavior (SIB) that occurs at high rates across all conditions of a functional analysis can suggest automatic or multiple functions. In the current study, we conducted a functional analysis for 1 individual with SIB. Results indicated that SIB was, at least in part, maintained by automatic reinforcement. Further analyses using protective equipment (i.e., a helmet with face shield) revealed an attention function for the SIB.
Contrucci Kuhn
Stephanie A
SA
Kennedy Krieger Institute. scontruccikuhn@wihd.org
Triggs
Mandy
M
D001288:Attention / Q000502:physiology; D002648:Child; D001330:Electronic Data Processing / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012054:Reinforcement, Psychology; D016728:Self-Injurious Behavior / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000523:psychology*; D012919:Social Behavior