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Program report: “time‐in”: A two‐year project for the reduction of severe maladaptive behaviors in a center for persons with developmental disabilities
Author(s) -
Myers Alexander M.,
Richards Terrance,
Huff Jean
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
behavioral interventions
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.605
H-Index - 34
eISSN - 1099-078X
pISSN - 1072-0847
DOI - 10.1002/bin.2360060205
Subject(s) - aggression , psychology , unit (ring theory) , developmental psychology , clinical psychology , mathematics education
The results of a two‐year project designed to organize a unit for 18 developmentally disabled clients with severe behavior disorders (primarily aggression) were presented. Providing tightly organized structure and focusing on appropriate resident behavior resulted in substantial gains. Noted changes included significant decreases in aggression, total number of target behaviors, required uses of restrictive procedures, and residents' injuries. Decreases were also noted in staff injuries and turnover. Subjectively, the unit became a better place to work and live. Difficulties encountered with developing, maintaining, and generalizing the project were discussed.