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The effects of a redirecting strategy on self injurious behavior manifested by a subject with multiple disabilities

Posted on:2006-05-02Degree:M.EdType:Thesis
University:The University of Texas - Pan AmericanCandidate:Strickland, Maria EstevanesFull Text:PDF
GTID:2456390008464185Subject:Education
Abstract/Summary:
The purpose of this investigation was to determine if a strategy involving redirection would reduce or extinguish self-injurious behavior (SIB). The subject, a ten-year-old girl, diagnosed with a seizure disorder, functioned at as eight month old level is confined to a wheel chair and is completely dependent on others for transportation and self-care needs.; A single subject, ABAB design was used. The study was aimed at measuring SIB episodes during the baseline and treatment phases. A communication board was used during the treatment phases. The results indicate that the use of the communication board successfully reduced the episodes of self-injurious behavior.
Keywords/Search Tags:Behavior, Subject
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