The Effects of Intermittent Drug Therapy on Stereotypy and Collateral Behaviors of Mentally Retarded Persons.

Millichamp, C. Jane; Singh, Nirbhay N.

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Publication Date: 1987

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The Effects of Intermittent Drug Therapy on Stereotypy and Collateral Behaviors of Mentally Retarded Persons.

Millichamp, C. Jane; Singh, Nirbhay N.

Research in Developmental Disabilities, v8 n2 p213-27 1987

A double-blind placebo-controlled study was conducted to assess the effects of intermittent drug therapy on stereotyped and collateral behaviors of six profoundly mentally retarded, institutionalized, adult males. Despite a marked reduction in medication, there was no general change of clinical significance in any of the behaviors. (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Change, Drug Therapy, Institutionalized Persons, Males, Outcomes of Treatment, Severe Mental Retardation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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