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Non-aversive and mildly aversive procedures for reducing problem behaviours in people with developmental disorders: a review
- Authors:
- LANCIONI Giulio E., HOOGEVEEN Frans
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Handicap Research, 3(2), 1990, pp.137-160.
- Publisher:
- BIMH Publications
During the last few years, great concern has been expressed about the use of aversive procedures for reducing deviant behaviours in people with developmental disorders. Given this situation, the role of non-aversive and mildly aversive procedures has become increasingly relevant. Reviews such procedures with regard to their outcomes, the characteristics of people treatment, and the deviant behaviours involved, based on studies published during the last 15 years.
Sexual abuse and exploitation of children and adults with mental retardation and other handicaps
- Authors:
- THARINGER Deborah, HORTON Connie Burrows, MILLEA Susan
- Journal article citation:
- Child Abuse and Neglect, 14(3), 1990, pp.301-312.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
Summarises current knowledge on the incidence, prevalence and nature of sexual abuse of people with mental handicap, the effects and discusses possible therapeutic intervention.