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Teaching infants manual signs like "help" can reduce dangerous behaviors. This study found that while teaching signs was effective, further training was needed to ensure appropriate use.

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  • Developmental Psychology
  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Infant Communication

Background:

  • Manual sign training in infants promotes early communication and socialization.
  • Early communication skills may reduce the likelihood of dangerous behaviors in infants.
  • Previous research demonstrated the efficacy of behavioral interventions for teaching infant signing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To extend previous findings by teaching an 8-month-old infant with developmental delays to sign for "help" when items were inaccessible.
  • To assess the generalization of the "help" sign to reduce unsafe behaviors.
  • To investigate the need for further training to establish appropriate antecedent control over signing behavior.

Main Methods:

  • Applied behavior analysis techniques, including delayed prompting and differential reinforcement, were used.
  • The infant was taught to sign "help" when preferred items were out of reach.
  • Generalization and appropriate stimulus control were assessed through systematic observation.

    • Main Results:

    • Delayed prompting and differential reinforcement effectively taught the infant to sign for "help".
    • The learned sign generalized to situations previously associated with unsafe climbing behaviors.
    • Undesirable generalization occurred when the infant could independently access items, necessitating further intervention.

    Conclusions:

    • Manual sign training is an effective strategy for promoting functional communication in infants with developmental delays.
    • While generalization of skills is beneficial, careful programming is required to ensure appropriate stimulus control.
    • Additional targeted teaching may be necessary to refine the use of signs in specific contexts.