Increasing play-based commenting in children with autism spectrum disorder using a novel script-frame procedure

Groskreutz, Mark; Peters, Amy T.; Groskreutz, Nicole C.; Higbee, Thomas S.

doi:10.1002/jaba.194

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“…The main dependent measure within this study was participant comments. A comment was defined as any vocal response that included at least one intelligible word, separated from previous words by either at least 3 s or a clear change in topic (Groskreutz, Peters, Groskreutz, & Higbee, 2015). Novel comments were defined as the first instance of a comment that had not occurred in any prior session.…”

Section: Dependent Measures Interobserver Agreement and Treatment Fmentioning

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A Preliminary Evaluation of a Token System with a Flexible Earning Requirement

Cihon

Ferguson

Milne

et al. 2018

Behav Analysis Practice

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Token systems often involve a predetermined number of tokens required prior to exchange for a terminal reinforcer. The effectiveness of token systems implemented in this manner has been well documented within the literature; however, some have discussed the possibility of a fixed earning requirement creating a context in which the learner no longer emits the desired behavior once the terminal number is achieved. A possible alternative to a fixed earning requirement is selecting the earning requirement based upon learner responding and leaving the requirement unknown to the learner until the moment of exchange. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a token system with a flexible earning requirement to increase the frequency of comments during snack for 3 children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. The results of a nonconcurrent multiple-baseline design demonstrated the flexible token system was effective at increasing the rate of comments in addition to the cumulative number of novel comments. Keywords token system. flexible. shaping. commenting. autism A token economy is a contingency system in which tokens are earned for engaging in desired behavior that can be exchanged for presumably reinforcing items or activities. Token economies are commonly used in behavioral intervention to improve desired behavior and decrease the probability of undesired behavior (Hackenberg, 2018; Kazdin, 1977; Matson & Boisjoli, 2009). Ayllon and Azrin (1965) first described the use of a token economy with residents in a state hospital; however, they had been developing and modifying the procedures since 1961 (Ayllon & Azrin, 1968). Ayllon and Azrin (1965) provided tokens to residents contingent upon the resident displaying a predetermined behavior (e.g., selfgrooming, doing laundry). The tokens earned by each resident could then be exchanged for a variety of activities (e.g., walking around the hospital grounds). The results demonstrated

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Section: Dependent Measures Interobserver Agreement and Treatment Fmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Preliminary Evaluation of a Token System with a Flexible Earning Requirement

Cihon

Ferguson

Milne

et al. 2018

Behav Analysis Practice

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“…The symbol can be used to support a child’s communication until verbal language becomes more successful. Research suggests that using objects or gestures can help many children with disabilities, such as ASD, increase verbal language over time (e.g., Groskreutz et al., 2015; Ingersoll & Lalonde, 2010). When delivering these interventions in a preschool setting, it is important to consider not only the students with social and communication delays but peers, as well.…”

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A Tiered Approach to Implementing Universal Symbols for Entering Inclusive Early Childhood Playgroups

Hampshire

Mallory

2020

TEACHING Exceptional Children

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“…Verbal responses to social greetings were increased by using audio script fading and multiple-exemplar training in children with autism (Garcia-Albea et al, 2014). Groskreutz et al (2015) also increased initiations skills and social responses in children with ASD using novel script-frame. Harris et al (1990) and Reeve et al (2007) conducted a study on how to offer help to others and established a range of helping behaviors for others.…”

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Role of Behavioral Intervention in Developing Non-Verbal Communication Skills in a Boy with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Case Study

Ali¹

2019

PSSR

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The current study focused to investigate the efficacy of discrete trial training program under multiple contexts for developing social communication skills in a boy with autism spectrum disorder in Pakistani society. Single subject experimental design was employed to investigate the phenomenon of the study. This research design was consistent with specific reversal design (Seah, 1997) such as A-B-C-D-E-A and two follow up periods. Enrolled children at Govt. Special Education Centers across the Punjab province of Pakistan were taken as the population of the study. The researchers completed the procedure into seven steps. Descriptive statistics supported the researchers to describe the features of the obtained data of the study.

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Increasing play-based commenting in children with autism spectrum disorder using a novel script-frame procedure

Cited by 21 publications

References 5 publications

A Preliminary Evaluation of a Token System with a Flexible Earning Requirement

A Preliminary Evaluation of a Token System with a Flexible Earning Requirement

A Tiered Approach to Implementing Universal Symbols for Entering Inclusive Early Childhood Playgroups

Role of Behavioral Intervention in Developing Non-Verbal Communication Skills in a Boy with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Case Study

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