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contingent restraint  

Definition

  • Contingent restraint is a procedure typically used to decrease or eliminate self-injurious behavior (SIB) or aggressive behavior in individuals with developmental disabilities. Contingent restraint involves physically preventing an individual from engaging in the maladaptive target behavior.

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-SDHJPP8N-4

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