In this paper, we review basic and applied findings on punishment and discuss the
importance of conducting further research in this area. The characteristics of responding …

Studies evaluating behavioral treatment of autism from 1980 to the present were reviewed.
Studies included were published in journal articles and utilized behavioral methodology. A …

A common task facing any therapist is the assessment of a clinical problem in order to
determine the appropriate intervention to modify the problematic behavior, thoughts or …

We conducted functional analyses of the pica of 3 participants. The pica of 1 participant
appeared to be maintained by automatic reinforcement; that of the other 2 participants …

Children diagnosed with autism or autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are more likely than
other children to exhibit behaviors characteristic of a feeding or sleeping disorder. Parents of …

Research suggests that inexperienced individuals cannot accurately implement stimulus
preference assessments given written instructions alone. Training that includes written …

Although previous research indicates that certain types of attention (ie, statements related to
behavior, tickles) may be differentially reinforcing, only one or two forms of attention are …

Elopement is a dangerous behavior because children who run away may encounter life‐
threatening situations (eg, traffic). We conducted functional analyses of the elopement of 3 …

The Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Amendments of 1997 mandate the
use of functional behavioral assessment (FBA) and positive behavioral supports and …

We applied functional analysis methodology to the assessment and treatment of 2
individuals' self‐injurious behavior (SIB), which was reported to be occasioned by transitions …