SYMPOSIUM ON BEHAVIOR-MODIFICATION TREATMENTS .3. THE PARENT-ADMINISTERED TREATMENT OF THE INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIORS OF A RETARDED INFANT

Abstract

Hie four inappropriate behaviours of a 3½ year old retarded female infant were treated by the parents in the home setting. A series of AB designs documented both the initial frequency of the behaviours as well as the impact of the various treatments. All four behaviours were completely eliminated through the use of lemon juiceand overcorrection and formal follow-ups conducted 3, 6 and 18 months after the treatment phase supported this finding. Sjanptom substitution or symptom emergence in other settings did not occur. © 1983 The British Journal of Mental Subnormality.