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Increasing response variability of mand frames with script training and extinction.

Alison M Betz1, Thomas S Higbee, Kristen N Kelley

  • 1Utah State University, Logan, Utah, USA.

Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
|June 29, 2011
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Script training and extinction effectively increased response variability in mand frames for most children with autism. This intervention shows promise for enhancing communication skills in autistic children.

Area of Science:

  • Behavioral science
  • Developmental psychology
  • Applied behavior analysis

Background:

  • Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often exhibit restricted and repetitive behaviors, which can impact their communication.
  • Mand frames, a type of verbal operant, are crucial for requesting and initiating communication.
  • Response variability in mand frames is essential for flexible and generalized communication.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of script training combined with extinction on the response variability of mand frames in children with autism.
  • To determine if this combined intervention can enhance the diversity of verbal responses.

Main Methods:

  • The study involved 3 children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
  • Participants received script training, followed by an extinction procedure for specific response patterns.
Keywords:
extinctionmandsscript trainingvariabilityverbal behavior

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  • Response variability in mand frames was measured before and after the intervention.

    • Main Results:

    • Extinction following script training led to increased response variability in mand frames for 2 out of the 3 participants.
    • One participant did not show a significant increase in variability.

    Conclusions:

    • Script training coupled with extinction is a potentially effective strategy for improving response variability in mand frames for some children with autism.
    • Further research is needed to understand individual differences in response to this intervention and optimize its application.