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A practical strategy for ongoing reinforcer assessment.

S A Mason1, G G McGee, V Farmer-Dougan

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst 01003.

Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
|January 1, 1989
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A new reinforcer assessment method improved behavior and accuracy in preschoolers with autism. This approach systematically tracks changing preferences, highlighting the importance of effective reinforcer assessment in practice.

Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Applied Behavior Analysis

Background:

  • Effective reinforcer assessment is crucial for behavior intervention, yet practical, dynamic methods are lacking.
  • Understanding individual preferences is key to motivating desired behaviors and reducing maladaptive ones.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a time-efficient reinforcer assessment package for preschoolers with autism.
  • To compare teacher-selected reinforcers with children's actual preferences.

Main Methods:

  • A multiple baseline design across three participants was employed.
  • Children's presession preferences for various sensory items were assessed.
  • Individualized item selections were compared with teacher-selected options.

Main Results:

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  • Systematic reinforcer assessment led to the elimination of nontargeted maladaptive behaviors.
  • Significant improvements in response accuracy were observed.
  • Children's preferences strongly influenced the effectiveness of reinforcers.

Conclusions:

  • A time-efficient reinforcer assessment package can be practically implemented.
  • Systematic preference assessment is vital for maximizing treatment outcomes.
  • The study underscores the need for greater focus on reinforcer assessment in autism interventions.