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Functional Analysis and Treatment of Chronic Hair Pulling in a Child with Cri du Chat Syndrome: Effects on Co-Occurring Thumb Sucking
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Functional Analysis and Treatment of Chronic Hair Pulling in a Child with Cri du Chat Syndrome: Effects on Co-Occurring Thumb Sucking

Christina M. Vorndran, Gary M. Pace, James K. Luiselli, Jennifer Flaherty, Lauren Christian and Ava Kleinmann
Behavior analysis in practice, v 1(1), pp 10-15
2008
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03391715
PMID: 22477674
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https://europepmc.org/articles/pmc2846574View
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https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03391715View
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Abstract

Psychology Psychology, Clinical Social Sciences
The relation between hair pulling and thumb sucking in a child with Cri du Chat syndrome was evaluated during the assessment and treatment of hair pulling. A functional analysis suggested that both behaviors were maintained by automatic reinforcement and possibly by attention. Treatment combining differential reinforcement (praise), response interruption, and access to toys decreased hair pulling. A corresponding decrease in thumb sucking was observed even though it was not directly treated. After an initial evaluation in a controlled setting, the treatment was extended to the participant's classroom setting. A 1-year follow up revealed that hair pulling, but not thumb sucking, remained at near-zero frequency. Clinical and research-to-practice implications are discussed.

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