Abstract
The frequent hair pulling by a three-year-old girl was targeted in the current study. After a baseline period, the child's parents instituted a treatment program which included hugs and praise for periods of not pulling, a loud “No,” for movements toward her hair, and “No,” with holding her arms to her side for 15-20 seconds for pulling. Immediate reductions in hair pulling were obtained. A delayed consequences procedure was instituted in order to reduce hair pulling that did not occur in the parent's presence. Follow-up indicates maintenance f reduced hair pulling for 12 months following the completion of treatment.