Abstract
Results of functional analysis were ambiguous in suggesting that self-injurious behavior (SIB) was maintained by escape, sensory reinforcement, or both. To help clarify these results, we compared escape extinction, sensory extinction, and the combined treatments. Sensory extinction proved to be a necessary and sufficient treatment, whereas escape extinction failed to decrease SIB. These analyses helped to clarify the function of SIB and to identify an effective and efficient treatment.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Autistic Disorder / complications
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Autistic Disorder / rehabilitation
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Behavior Therapy / methods*
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Extinction, Psychological*
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Humans
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Intellectual Disability / complications
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Intellectual Disability / rehabilitation
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Male
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder / complications
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder / rehabilitation
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Reinforcement, Psychology
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Self-Injurious Behavior / complications
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Self-Injurious Behavior / diagnosis*
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Self-Injurious Behavior / therapy*