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Behavior Modification: teaching language to psychotic children, 1969

 File — Box: 5

Scope and Contents

Produced by Appleton Century Crofts. Written by O. Ivar Lovaas.

This film focuses on teaching psychotic children the functional use of speech and discusses the need for correction of self-stimulation and destructive behavior before language-learning can commence. It describes how instruction can be conducted through reward and punishment techniques.

Dates

  • 1969

Extent

From the Collection: 19 Linear Feet (163 films, 19 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Collection materials primarily in English

Access Restrictions

Unprocessed collection. Access requires production of viewing copies; 30 days prior notice required. Contact the Historical Audiovisuals Program for more information.

Scope and Contents

Produced by Appleton Century Crofts. Written by O. Ivar Lovaas.

This film focuses on teaching psychotic children the functional use of speech and discusses the need for correction of self-stimulation and destructive behavior before language-learning can commence. It describes how instruction can be conducted through reward and punishment techniques.

Physical Description

16 mm answer print. Runtime: 43 min. Color, sound.

Collecting Area Details

Part of the Historical Audiovisuals Collection Collecting Area

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