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Area of Science:

  • Behavior analysis
  • Developmental disabilities
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

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  • Skinner's (1953) conceptualization of problem solving is underutilized for teaching socially significant behaviors.
  • Individuals with developmental disabilities, particularly those with ASD, often require specialized interventions to develop complex skills.

Observation:

  • A multiple probe design across behaviors (sets) was employed to assess the efficacy of problem-solving strategy training (PSST).
  • Three participants with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) were unable to explain how to complete familiar activities during baseline.
  • Initial tact training of individual actions within activities did not yield the desired outcome.

Findings:

  • All three participants with ASD acquired the skill of explaining how to complete familiar activities after receiving PSST.
  • Following PSST for the initial set of activities, tact training alone became sufficient for participants to explain related tasks in subsequent sets.
  • The study demonstrated that PSST is effective in promoting independent explaining-how behavior.

Implications:

  • PSST has significant implications for fostering generative responding in individuals with ASD.
  • The findings contribute to understanding the role of problem-solving in the development of complex verbal behavior.
  • This research supports the application of behavioral principles to enhance functional communication and problem-solving skills in individuals with developmental disabilities.