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Eliminating a severely retarded blind adolescent's tantrums using mild behavioral interruption: a case study
Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry
|September 1, 1982
Summary
A novel physical intervention rapidly and effectively eliminated violent tantrums in a severely intellectually disabled young man. This behavioral therapy approach involved a brief physical maneuver to interrupt disruptive behavior sequences.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Psychology
- Developmental Disabilities
- Applied Behavior Analysis
Background:
- A 19-year-old blind male with severe intellectual disability exhibited violent and disruptive tantrums.
- Previous behavioral interventions had proven unsuccessful for managing his behavior.
Observation:
- A novel, mild, brief, vestibular-oriented physical procedure was implemented.
- The intervention included loud teacher directives and a single 360-degree standing turn.
Findings:
- The intervention demonstrated rapid and sustained success in eliminating the client's tantrums.
- The procedure acted as a behavioral interruptor, disrupting chained sequences of behavior.
Implications:
- This method offers a potential strategy for managing severe tantrums in individuals with intellectual disabilities.
- The approach facilitates attention refocusing and enhances reinforcement opportunities.