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- Title
CASE STUDY: EXAMINING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SELF-INITIATIONS OF AN INDIVIDUAL WITH DISABILITIES AND DIRECTIVE BEHAVIOR OF STAFF PERSONS IN A RESIDENTIAL SETTING.
- Authors
Shukla, Smita; Surratt, Alan V.; Horner, Robert H.; Albin, Richard W.
- Abstract
This case study examines the relationship between self-initiations of an adult woman with severe disabilities and the directive behavior of staff persons in a community residential setting. Hypotheses generated from functional assessment procedures indicated that (a) Susan's low self- initiations were very likely related to high directive behavior of staff persons, and (b) infrequent problem behaviors during the morning routine were maintained by escape from repeated staff demands. An intervention was implemented to enable Susan to increase self-initiation in choice and sequence of activities and simultaneously decrease staff directives. Results and discussion focus on the need for a contextual approach for addressing problematic situations and an affirmation of the effectiveness of the positive behavioral support technology for increasing adaptive behaviors in individuals with severe disabilities.
- Subjects
DEVELOPMENTAL disabilities; INITIATION rites; BEHAVIOR; WOMEN; DISABILITIES; PEOPLE with developmental disabilities; PATHOLOGICAL psychology; COMMUNITIES; PSYCHOLOGY; ADAPTABILITY (Personality); GROUP homes
- Publication
Behavioral Interventions, 1995, Vol 10, Issue 2, p101
- ISSN
1072-0847
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/bin.2360100206