Abstract
We evaluated the effects of protective equipment on arm and scalp injuries caused by aggressive behavior in a child with autism.
During intervention phases in a multiple baseline design, teachers wore arm guards and baseball caps. Wearing the protective
equipment reduced the frequency and intensity of arm and scalp injuries. Overall daily frequency of aggression also decreased
across baseline and intervention phases. The clinical implications of wearing protective equipment for injury prevention and
reduction are discussed.
During intervention phases in a multiple baseline design, teachers wore arm guards and baseball caps. Wearing the protective
equipment reduced the frequency and intensity of arm and scalp injuries. Overall daily frequency of aggression also decreased
across baseline and intervention phases. The clinical implications of wearing protective equipment for injury prevention and
reduction are discussed.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 1-8
- DOI 10.1007/s10882-011-9248-y
- Authors
- Kelly D. Urban, May Institute, 41 Pacella Park Drive, Randolph, MA 02368, USA
- James K. Luiselli, May Institute, 41 Pacella Park Drive, Randolph, MA 02368, USA
- Stephanie N. Child, May Institute, 41 Pacella Park Drive, Randolph, MA 02368, USA
- Rebecca Parenteau, May Institute, 41 Pacella Park Drive, Randolph, MA 02368, USA
- Journal Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities
- Online ISSN 1573-3580
- Print ISSN 1056-263X