USE OF SELF-AS-A-MODEL TO PROMOTE GENERALIZATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE REDUCTION OF SELF-STIMULATION IN A CHILD WITH MENTAL-RETARDATION

Self-stimulation in children with mental retardation and developmental disabilities interferes with learning, acquiring adaptive behaviors, and participating in social interactions or play. Although reduction i n self-stimulation can be achieved through overcorrection and other pu nishments, maintenance and generalization of the behavior reduction is also necessary. This study used video tape self-as-a-model to general ize and maintain the reduction of hand flapping self-stimulation in a child with mental retardation.