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ArticleBehavior analysis in practice2026

Evaluation of Individualized De-escalation Strategies for an Individual With Dangerous Behavior.

Summer Bottini, Mindy Scheithauer, Jessica Herrod

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Article in Behavior analysis in practice, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Summer BottiniMarcus Autism Center, Atlanta, Georgia.ORCID 0000-0003-2462-8719
Mindy ScheithauerMarcus Autism Center, Atlanta, Georgia.
Jessica HerrodMarcus Autism Center, Atlanta, Georgia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

De-escalation strategies, or procedures that result in rapid cessation of dangerous behavior, may be needed when the behavior presents an immediate risk of harm to the individual or others. Most de-escalation recommendations are general and not individualized on the basis of the individual or circumstances. This study evaluates an assessment comparing five de-escalation strategies for an individual who engaged in dangerous behavior. Two strategies resulted in shorter durations of behavior episodes relative to other strategies, suggesting a promising avenue for additional study focused on individualizing de-escalation recommendations.

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Challenging behaviorDangerous behaviorDe-escalationPrecursors

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PMID42840378
PMCPMC13638919

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