Intervention, stimulus control, and generalization effects of response interruption and redirection on motor stereotypy. (16th November 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gould, Kaitlin M.; Harper, Jill M.; Gillich, Emily; Luiselli, James K.
• Is Part Of: Behavioral interventions. Volume 34:Number 1(2019)
• Page Start: 118
• Page End: 126
• Publication Date: 2018-11-16
• Subjects: motor stereotypy -- neurodevelopmental disorders -- RIRD -- stimulus control; People with mental disabilities -- Behavior modification -- Periodicals; Behavior therapy -- Periodicals; 616.89142
• DOI: 10.1002/bin.1652
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1072-0847

Abstract

Abstract : This study evaluated the effects of response interruption and redirection (RIRD) on motor stereotypy (hand and body movements) in a child with neurodevelopmental disorders. We also assessed whether a stimulus paired with RIRD could acquire inhibitory control when tested during nonintervention conditions. Compared with baseline phases in a reversal design, RIRD decreased both hand and motor stereotypies, and there was evidence of stimulus control. Extending RIRD to a second setting was also effective. The care providers responsible for intervention implemented RIRD with fidelity, and they rated the procedure positively. Clinical and research implications from these findings are discussed.