@article{ref1,
title="Positive side effects in the treatment of SIB using the Self-Injurious Behavior Inhibiting System (SIBIS): implications for operant and biochemical explanations of SIB",
journal="Research in developmental disabilities",
year="1994",
author="Linscheid, T. R. and Pejeau, C. and Cohen, Simon and Footo-Lenz, M.",
volume="15",
number="1",
pages="81-90",
abstract="The rate of self-injurious head hitting was reduced using contingent electric shock delivered via the Self-Injurious Behavior Inhibiting System (SIBIS). Positive side effects indicating an improved affective state and increased interaction with the environment were documented. Treatment gains were maintained at a 1-year follow-up assessment. The consistent reports of positive affective side effects from successful treatment studies using SIBIS and contingent electric shock are noted. Implications for current operant-based theories of SIB based on the communication function of SIB and endogenous opiate mechanisms are discussed.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0891-4222",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}