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Functional Analysis of Contextually Inappropriate Social Behavior in Children With Down Syndrome.
Sally M Izquierdo1, Joshua Jessel1, Theresa Fiani1
1The Graduate Center and Queens College of the City University of New York, USA.
Behavior Modification
|January 18, 2024
Summary
Children with Down syndrome exhibiting contextually inappropriate social behavior were studied. Functional analyses demonstrated caregiver-informed contingencies effectively controlled this behavior, suggesting a new intervention approach.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Genetics
Background:
- Children with Down syndrome may use contextually inappropriate social behavior to escape challenging tasks.
- Caregiver reinforcement of this behavior may hinder skill development.
- This behavior pattern has not been experimentally analyzed previously.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and demonstrate functional control of contextually inappropriate social behavior.
- To assess the impact of caregiver-informed contingencies on this behavior.
Main Methods:
- Functional analyses were conducted for nine children with Down syndrome.
- Caregiver interviews were part of the assessment process.
Main Results:
- All nine participants showed sensitivity to caregiver-informed contingencies.
- Strong functional control and large effect sizes were observed for most participants.
Conclusions:
- Contextually inappropriate social behavior may not always be perceived as problematic by caregivers.
- This behavior can be associated with decreased engagement and task persistence.
- Informing caregivers about this behavior pattern can aid in intervention.
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