Browsing by Subject "Applied behavior analysis"

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    Demonstration of Parent Training to Address Early Self-Injury in Young Children with Intellectual and Developmental Delays
    (Springer Nature, 2018-11) Fodstad, Jill C.; Kirsch, Alexandra; Faidley, Micah; Bauer, Nerissa; Psychiatry, School of Medicine
    Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are at a high risk for engaging in self-injurious behavior (SIB). Prognosis is poor when SIB emerges early. Limited research exists on interventions teaching parents how to manage their young child's SIB. This investigation assessed the feasibility of adapting an applied behavior analytic parent training program with 11 parents of children 1-5 years of age with IDD and SIB. Quantitative and observational measures were used to assess outcomes; semi-structured interviews assessed caregiver satisfaction. Outcomes yielded preliminary data suggesting the adapted curriculum was feasible and acceptable to parents. Initial efficacy outcomes yielded decreases in SIB and observed negative parent-child interactions on pre- and post-measures. Qualitative data provided areas for further curriculum refinement.
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    The association between self-injurious behaviors and autism spectrum disorders
    (Dove Press, 2014-04-12) Minshawi, Noha F.; Hurwitz, Sarah; Fodstad, Jill C.; Biebl, Sara; Morriss, Danielle H.; McDougle, Christopher J.; Psychiatry, School of Medicine
    A key area of concern in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are self-injurious behaviors (SIBs). These are behaviors that an individual engages in that may cause physical harm, such as head banging, or self-biting. SIBs are more common in children with ASD than those who are typically developing or have other neurodevelopmental disabilities. Therefore, it is important that clinicians who work with children with ASD have a solid understanding of SIB. The purpose of this paper is to review the research on the epidemiology of SIB in children with ASD, factors that predict the presence of SIB in this population, and the empirically supported behavioral treatments available.