An Application of Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior and Self-Monitoring to Address Repetitive Behavior

Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities

Volumn 25, Issue 1, 2013, Pages 105-117

  Nuernberger, Jodi E ^a   Vargo, Kristina K ^a   Ringdahl, Joel E ^a  

^a SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Autism; Challenging behavior; Differential reinforcement; Repetitive behavior; Self monitoring

Indexed keywords

EID: 84873722097     PISSN: 1056263X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10882-012-9309-x     Document Type: Article

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