5. Summary
Repetitive behavior disorders in persons with developmental disabilities are likely produced and maintained by a complex interaction of biologic and operant variables. We have described some of these variables and suggested that even if behavior is related to biologic variables, operant mechanisms may still be maintaining the behavior. Based on this supposition, we suggest that behavioral treatment be considered. A difficulty with behavioral treatment for behavior maintained by automatic reinforcement is that we are often unable to match treatment to the specific variables that maintain repetitive behavior. A combination of functional analysis and assessments of stimulus preferences or antecedent events may be a good approach for clarifying both the operant mechanisms underlying behavior and the behavioral treatment components that may be effective in reducing the behavior.
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Ringdahl, J.E., Wacker, D.P., Berg, W.K., Harding, J.W. (2001). Repetitive Behavior Disorders in Persons with Developmental Disabilities. In: Woods, D.W., Miltenberger, R.G. (eds) Tic Disorders, Trichotillomania, and Other Repetitive Behavior Disorders. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-45944-8_14
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