RE: aversive techniques of behavior control.

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Just doing some reading and I came across this info:

Kathy

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Time out: Brief periods of time out have been shown to be effective except in

cases where the person wishes to avoid something. Time-in must be desirable in

order for time out to be effective. If the goal of challenging behavior is to

escape a situation, time out may reinforce challenging behavior. This is one of

the reasons why the function of behavior needs to be assessed.

Restraints, isolation, criticism, slaps, offensive sounds, and noxious sprays

are sometimes used to control people's behavior. These punishments are referred

to as aversive techniques of behavior control. They are often used by people

who do not know alternative ways to address challenging behavior. Although

aversives may temporarily stop a given behavior from occurring, they often

increase emotional reactions and aggression, so they may ultimately increase the

intensity of challenging behavior. Aversive techniques such as these that

humiliate or cause physical pain should NOT be used. They disrespect a person,

and communicate that the person is of no value.>>>>>>

The concept of least intrusive techniques has developed as a method to choose

between alternative approaches of dealing with challenging behavior. This

concept holds that the approach should be used that least intrudes on dignity,

comfort, independence, and free will.

Functional analysis helps identify environmental circumstances that lead to

challenging behavior, and events that maintain it. Functional analysis also

helps identify the least intrusive methods of supporting positive behavior

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