Results

Observing Self-injurious Behavior
Gerald P. Koocher and Patricia C. Keith-Spiegel
In order to get baseline data for an experimental study on self-injurious behavior in autistic children, participants were observed without intervention unless the child was engaging in behavior that would cause permanent injury. The authors present this case as an example of best practice.

Lack of Permission and Assent
Gerald P. Koocher and Patricia C. Keith-Spiegel
Researchers have the appropriate permissions and assent to observe playground behavior of specific children. Nonstudy children, unaware of the study, are observed only when interacting with study children and are not identified by name. The authors present this as a case of acceptable research practice.

Using Old Data to Explore New Research Questions
Emily E. Anderson
Investigators propose to use existing videotapes from a study on parent-child interactions for further research purposes. IRB members consider what to do about participant informed consent.