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Reduction of self-injurious hand mouthing using response blocking

D H Reid1, M B Parsons, J F Phillips

  • 1Western Carolina Center, Morganton, North Carolina.

Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Response blocking effectively reduced self-injurious hand mouthing in adults with profound disabilities. Further research is needed to understand the mechanism and long-term effectiveness of this behavioral intervention.

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Area of Science:

  • Behavioral science
  • Disability studies
  • Applied behavior analysis

Background:

  • Self-injurious behavior (SIB) is a significant concern for individuals with profound disabilities.
  • Hand mouthing is a common form of SIB that can lead to health complications.
  • Effective interventions are crucial for improving the quality of life for this population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of a response-blocking procedure.
  • To reduce self-injurious hand mouthing in adults with profound disabilities.

Main Methods:

  • A response-blocking procedure was implemented with two adult participants.
  • Data were collected to measure the frequency of hand mouthing before and during the intervention.

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Main Results:

  • The response-blocking procedure significantly reduced hand mouthing in both participants.
  • Consistent reduction in self-injurious behavior was observed.

Conclusions:

  • Response blocking appears to be an effective method for decreasing self-injurious hand mouthing.
  • Further investigation is warranted to explore the underlying behavioral mechanisms and long-term utility of response blocking.