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Visual screening: an alternative method for reducing stereotypic behaviors

J J McGonigle, D Duncan, L Cordisco

    Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
    |January 1, 1982
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    Visual screening effectively reduced stereotypic behaviors in children with developmental disabilities. This simple intervention proved durable and easy to administer for long-term behavior management.

    Area of Science:

    • Behavioral Psychology
    • Developmental Disabilities
    • Applied Behavior Analysis

    Background:

    • Stereotypic behaviors are common in individuals with developmental disabilities.
    • Effective and easily administered interventions are needed to manage these behaviors.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of visual screening as a treatment for stereotypic behaviors in developmentally disabled children.
    • To assess the durability and ease of administration of the visual screening procedure.

    Main Methods:

    • Two studies were conducted with four developmentally disabled children.
    • A multiple baseline design across subjects and behaviors was employed.
    • Visual screening was implemented as a mildly aversive response suppression procedure.

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    Main Results:

    • Visual screening successfully reduced both visually and auditorily-based stereotypic behaviors.
    • The procedure was effective in decreasing fabric pulling and self-mutilative ear bending.
    • Long-term follow-up data indicated the durability of the treatment's effects.

    Conclusions:

    • Visual screening is an effective and easily administered treatment for stereotypic behaviors in developmentally disabled individuals.
    • The procedure demonstrates exceptional durability, offering a sustainable solution for behavior management.
    • This intervention shows promise for controlling a variety of stereotypic behaviors associated with developmental disabilities.