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A method to establish stimulus control and compliance with instructions.

John G Borgen¹, F Charles Mace², Brenna M Cavanaugh³

¹Oregon Institute of Technology.

Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis

|September 24, 2017

Summary

This study introduces a new procedure to improve instruction compliance in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The method uses reinforcement strategies to increase compliance and establish therapist as a positive influence.

Keywords:

children with ASD compliance noncompliance stimulus control translational research

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Area of Science:

Behavioral Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Clinical Psychology

Background:

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often exhibit low compliance with instructions, posing challenges for intervention.
Establishing effective communication and compliance is crucial for therapeutic progress in ASD.
Existing methods may not adequately address the foundational elements for consistent compliance.

Observation:

A novel procedure was developed to enhance compliance in four young children with ASD.
The procedure focused on establishing the therapist as a positive reinforcer.
Key elements included evoking orienting responses and managing reinforcement contingencies.

Findings:

The intervention successfully increased compliance by strategically pairing instructions with reinforcement.
Alternating high-probability with low-probability instructions helped maintain stimulus control.
Minimizing non-compliance exposures was critical for the procedure's effectiveness.

Implications:

This procedure offers a potential method for improving instruction following in children with ASD.
Findings contribute to understanding the development of stimulus control in behavioral interventions.
The study exemplifies translational research, bridging basic science and clinical application.