The effects of an overcorrection procedure on stereotypic behavior of two students with severe multiple handicaps were investigated in a cooperative school/home program. A multiple-probe variation of a multiple baseline design was used to demonstrate experimental control. Results support use of overcorrection as a technique for reduction of long-standing stereotypic behaviors. Furthermore, professionals, paraprofessionals, and parents successfully implemented overcorrection in both school and home settings. Implications for education of persons with severe multiple handicaps in least restrictive environments are discussed.
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