Abstract
Bainbridge-Ropers syndrome (BRPS) is a rare and understudied developmental disorder associated with medical (e.g., sleep disruption) and behavioral (e.g., self-injury) challenges. There are no published treatments for BRPS. We targeted self-injury in a child with BRPS using a functional analysis and differential reinforcement, with several extensions to common procedures. Results present the first example of behavioral reduction for self-injury in BRPS.
• ABA strategies can reduce self-injury in BRPS
• Evaluating multiply maintained self-injury following identification of an automatic function is important.
• Sleep deficits may complicate assessment.