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Modifying echolalic speech in preschool children: training and generalization.

W J Palyo, T P Cooke, A L Schuler

    American Journal of Mental Deficiency
    |March 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    This study demonstrates that operant conditioning effectively reduces echolalia in handicapped children. The technique, involving reinforcement and punishment, led to appropriate question responses and sustained improvements over time.

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    Area of Science:

    • Behavioral Psychology
    • Developmental Psychology
    • Speech-Language Pathology

    Background:

    • Echolalia, the repetition of speech, is a common characteristic in children with developmental disabilities.
    • Effective interventions are needed to improve communication skills and reduce repetitive speech patterns.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the efficacy of an operant-conditioning technique in reducing echolalia and improving question-response skills in handicapped children.
    • To assess the generalization and maintenance of trained responses.

    Main Methods:

    • An operant-conditioning procedure was employed with three children exhibiting echolalia.
    • The technique involved punishment for echolalic responses and reinforcement for appropriate, cued responses.
    • A within-subject multiple baseline design was utilized to track progress.

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    Main Results:

    • Significant increases in correct question responses were observed for all participants.
    • Echolalic responding was eliminated for trained questions.
    • Generalization of trained responses to untrained questions and settings was noted, with sustained improvements at 12-month follow-up.

    Conclusions:

    • Operant conditioning is a viable and effective method for reducing echolalia in handicapped children.
    • The intervention promotes functional communication, generalization, and long-term maintenance of learned behaviors.