Abstract
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation is used to reduce pain but also may be useful for self-injurious behavior (SIB). In the current investigation, a microcurrent electromedical device, classified as a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator (TENS), was applied with a man with Down syndrome who displayed SIB that persisted in the absence of social contingencies. Although clinically significant results were not maintained, a clear difference in the rates of SIB during active and inactive TENS was observed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 493-496 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of applied behavior analysis |
Volume | 31 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1998 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Automatic reinforcement
- Self-injurious behavior
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Philosophy
- Sociology and Political Science
- Applied Psychology