Punishment of self-injurious behavior using aromatic ammonia as the aversive stimulus
Abstract
Punishment with aromatic ammonia was used to eliminate self-injurious behavior of an autistic woman during experimental sessions. The effects were reversible but were limited to experimental sessions until staff used the ammonia on the ward at all times.

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