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Assessment of Social Interaction Behaviors

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Casey J Clay¹, Andrew L Samaha, Sarah E Bloom

¹Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation, Utah State University, Logan, UT 84322-2810, United States.

Research in Developmental Disabilities

|September 27, 2012

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Researchers developed a method to identify preferred social interactions for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The study confirmed these preferences function as reinforcers, aiding in tailored support strategies.

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Area of Science:

Behavioral Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research

Background:

Assessing social interaction preferences is crucial for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Previous methods may not accurately capture genuine social preferences in this population.
Understanding these preferences can inform therapeutic interventions and improve quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate a novel procedure for assessing preference for social interactions in individuals with IDD.
To determine if identified social preferences function as reinforcers.
To differentiate between preferences for social interaction types and therapist-specific characteristics.

Main Methods:

A paired-choice procedure was employed, where participants chose between therapists offering different social interactions.
A tracking test was conducted to verify that choices were based on interaction type, not therapist individuality.
A reinforcer assessment was performed to confirm the reinforcing efficacy of the preferred social interaction.

Main Results:

The paired-choice procedure successfully identified a preferred form of social interaction for all five participants.
The tracking test demonstrated that participants' choices were controlled by the social interaction, not therapist-specific cues.
The preferred social interaction served as a functional reinforcer for all participants.

Conclusions:

The assessed procedure is a valid method for identifying social interaction preferences in individuals with IDD.
Social interactions identified as preferred can effectively function as reinforcers for this population.
This methodology supports the development of individualized and effective behavioral interventions.