A self-management intervention package, utilizing self-monitoring, selfevaluation, and self-consequation, was used to modify high-rate disruptive behaviors of two mentally retarded adults. A combined reversal and modified changing criterion design was used. The dependent variable was inappropriate verbalizations occurring during four daily work periods in a vocational training setting. Introduction and removal of the intervention package resulted in immediate and significant changes in the dependent verbal behaviors. Treatment gains were maintained during a fading phase and a 6-month follow-up. These findings suggest that the mentally retarded with chronic high-rate problem behaviors may be suitable candidates for cognitive behavioral therapy approaches.
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