ERIC Number: EJ1183746
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018
Pages: 11
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The Use of Biofeedback to Assess and Treat Problem Behavior Maintained by Escape from Aversive Noise
Russo, Samantha R.; Smith, Samantha; Croner, Jennifer; Chirinos, Meaghan; Weiss, Mary Jane
Education and Treatment of Children, v41 n3 p319-330 2018
Individuals with autism may engage in problem behavior in order to escape aversive stimuli, including various noises. In this study, an 18-year-old young man with autism had a history of engaging in problem behavior to escape aversive noise that was typical to his everyday environment. By using biofeedback, in the form of heart rate measurement, an effective treatment package was developed. The treatment was effective in reducing the participant's heart rate and arousal levels which in turn led to successful habituation to the environment.
Descriptors: Biofeedback, Behavior Problems, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Metabolism, Habituation, Aggression, Check Lists, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Likert Scales, Acoustics, Late Adolescents
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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