Abstract
Direct observation data revealed that self-injurious behavior (SIB) emitted by a young boy with autism occurred primarily within one hour after waking versus all other times of the day. Experimentally manipulated scheduled awakenings supported the hypothesized relation between waking and SIB. A faded-bedtime procedure was then implemented to stabilize his sleep patterns, which reduced awakenings by 81% and post-waking SIB by 82%.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 111-119 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Behavioral Interventions |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2004 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Developmental and Educational Psychology
- Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)
- Clinical Psychology
- Psychiatry and Mental health