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ERIC Number: EJ1189532
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014
Pages: 6
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ISSN: EISSN-1469-9532
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Assessment and Treatment of Stereotypy in an Individual with Cornelia de Lange Syndrome and Deafblindness
Lanovaz, Marc J.; Rapp, John T.; Maciw, Isabella
Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, v39 n4 p375-380 2014
Background: Several researchers have reduced engagement in stereotypy in individuals with intellectual disability and deafblindness using interventions containing a punishment component. The purpose of our study was to examine whether we could produce reductions in stereotypy in an individual with Cornelia de Lange syndrome and deafblindness by using noncontingent and differential reinforcement only. Method: We used single-case experimental designs to examine the effects of noncontingent reinforcement alone and in combination with differential reinforcement of sitting on mouthing, tapping, and appropriate behaviour. Results: Noncontingent access to edible items reduced mouthing whereas access to tactile stimuli did not. Combining noncontingent access to tactile items with differential reinforcement reduced mouthing and tapping while strengthening appropriate behaviour. Conclusions: Antecedent- and reinforcement-based interventions were effective at reducing engagement in stereotypy in an individual with Cornelia de Lange syndrome and deafblindness without relying on punishment. However, more research is necessary to replicate our findings.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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