Using a Functional Analysis Followed by Differential Reinforcement and Extinction to Reduce Challenging Behaviors in Children with Smith-Magenis Syndrome
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| Title: | Using a Functional Analysis Followed by Differential Reinforcement and Extinction to Reduce Challenging Behaviors in Children with Smith-Magenis Syndrome |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Hodnett, Jennifer, Scheithauer, Mindy, Call, Nathan A., Mevers, Joanne Lomas, Miller, Sarah J. |
| Source: | American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Nov 2018 123(6):558-573. |
| Availability: | American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. P.O. Box 1897, Lawrence, KS 66044-1897. Tel: 785-843-1235; Fax: 785-843-1274; e-mail: AJMR@allenpress.com; Web site: http://www.aaiddjournals.org/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 16 |
| Publication Date: | 2018 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Functional Behavioral Assessment, Behavior Problems, Genetic Disorders, Developmental Delays, Behavior Modification, Children, Reinforcement |
| DOI: | 10.1352/1944-7558-123.6.558 |
| ISSN: | 1944-7515 |
| Abstract: | Smith-Magenis syndrome (SMS) is a genetic disorder, commonly caused by a 17p11.2 deletion, affecting the Retinoic Acid Induced 1 gene. It affects approximately 1 in 25,000 individuals, with over 90% engaging in challenging behaviors. Function-based treatments, using the principles of applied behavior analysis, have consistently been shown to decrease challenging behaviors exhibited by individuals with developmental delays. However, additional research is needed to determine the effects of these interventions with specific diagnostic subsets, including SMS. The current study identified the function of challenging behavior for 2 children with SMS and found a function-based treatment, consisting of differential reinforcement and extinction, reduced challenging behavior for both. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2018 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1197236 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Smith-Magenis syndrome (SMS) is a genetic disorder, commonly caused by a 17p11.2 deletion, affecting the Retinoic Acid Induced 1 gene. It affects approximately 1 in 25,000 individuals, with over 90% engaging in challenging behaviors. Function-based treatments, using the principles of applied behavior analysis, have consistently been shown to decrease challenging behaviors exhibited by individuals with developmental delays. However, additional research is needed to determine the effects of these interventions with specific diagnostic subsets, including SMS. The current study identified the function of challenging behavior for 2 children with SMS and found a function-based treatment, consisting of differential reinforcement and extinction, reduced challenging behavior for both. |
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| ISSN: | 1944-7515 |
| DOI: | 10.1352/1944-7558-123.6.558 |
