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Alternatives to Punishment and Restraint ~ July/August, 2009


Current Autism Research
Research on Shaping


About the "Current Autism Research" feature:
"Current Autism Research" lists articles about autism that have been recently published. To read these articles, subscriptions to the journals in which they are published can be purchased. However, this can become expensive, and another way to obtain these articles is through local college and university libraries. Many of these libraries contain a section entitled, "Periodicals," or something similar, and the journals may be found there in alphabetical order. Often, copies can be made, or you can simply read the journal at the library and take notes. This is a great way for parents, teachers, families, and others to stay current on trends in autism research, and may help you discover new strategies for home, school, or community goals.

Note: A listing of research here does not imply an endorsement of the methods or procedures by Positively Autism. Please thoroughly research any program or method that you are considering, obtaining any necessary help from professionals familiar with your situation.

Title: "Frequency of Use and Characteristics of People with Intellectual Disabilities Subject to Physical Interventions"

Author(s): Peter McGill, Glynis Murphy, and Amanda Kelly-Pike

Journal: Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities

Issue: March 2009 (Volume 22, Issue 2)


Title: "Clinical Psychopathology, Untoward Incidents and the Use of Restrictive Procedures in Adults with Intellectual Disability"

Author(s): Eddie Chaplin, Elias Tsakanikos, Steve Wright, and Nick Bouras

Journal: Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities

Issue: March 2009 (Volume 22, Issue 2)


Title: "Finding Positive Alternatives to Physical Restraint"

Author(s): Mark Brend and Dave Jackson

Journal: Learning Disability Practice

Issue: December 2006 (Volume 9, Issue 10)


Title: "Use of Holding, Restraints, Seclusion and Time-out in Child and Adolescent Psychiatric In-patient Treatment"

Author(s): A. Sourander, H. Ellilä, M. Välimäki, and J. Piha

Journal: European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Issue: 2002 (Volume 11, Issue 4)


Title: "Treatment and Management of Challenging Behaviours in Residential Settings"

Author(s): E. Emerson, J. Robertson, N. Gregory, C. Hatton, S. Kessissoglou, A. Hallam, and J. Hillery

Journal: Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities

Issue: 2000 (Volume 13, Issue 4)


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