A Behavioral Approach To Treating An Elective Mute in the School.

Bednar, R. A.

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Publication Date: 1974

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A Behavioral Approach To Treating An Elective Mute in the School

Bednar, R. A.

Journal of School Psychology, 12, 4, 326-337, W 74

The treatment of a 10-year-old elective mute boy is reported in detail. A learning principles based approach was used in a one-to-one therapeutic setting. Relatively normal speaking patterns were established after 15 months of treatment. (Author)

Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Case Studies, Child Language, Counseling Effectiveness, Individual Counseling, Learning Processes, Methods, Operant Conditioning, Verbal Communication

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