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C L Dozier1, J E Carr, K Enlof

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Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
|October 27, 2001
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Fixed-time (FT) schedules can maintain learned behaviors in children with autism. This study compared different FT schedules to find their effectiveness in sustaining task performance.

Area of Science:

  • Behavioral science
  • Developmental psychology
  • Autism spectrum disorder research

Background:

  • Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often involves challenges with behavior maintenance.
  • Functional tasks are crucial for skill development in children with ASD.
  • Fixed-time (FT) schedules are a type of reinforcement schedule used in behavior analysis.

Observation:

  • Two children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder participated in the study.
  • A functional task was taught to each child.
  • Three distinct FT schedules (yoked, thin, dense) were systematically compared.

Findings:

  • The study evaluated the efficacy of different FT schedules in maintaining task-related responding.
  • Results indicated that FT schedules possess the capacity to sustain previously acquired behaviors.

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  • Specific FT schedule parameters influenced the maintenance of responding.

    • Implications:

    • FT schedules offer a potential strategy for behavior maintenance in individuals with ASD.
    • Findings may inform the development of more effective behavioral interventions for autism.
    • Further research can explore optimal FT schedule parameters for diverse populations and behaviors.