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Increasing on-task behaviour through interruption-prompting

P C Duker1, M Schaapveld

  • 1University of Nijmegen, The Netherlands.

Journal of Intellectual Disability Research : JIDR
|August 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Response-contingent interruption-prompting significantly increased on-task behavior in individuals with severe intellectual disability and autism. This method offers a less intrusive approach for behavior improvement.

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Area of Science:

  • Behavioral Psychology
  • Developmental Disabilities
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder

Background:

  • Stereotypic behaviors are common in individuals with severe intellectual disability and autism.
  • Identifying effective and least intrusive interventions is crucial for behavior improvement.
  • Understanding the relationships between different behaviors is important for comprehensive intervention.

Observation:

  • The study investigated the impact of response-contingent interruption-prompting on stereotypic behavior.
  • On-task behavior, inactivity, and inappropriate behavior were measured.
  • A reversal design was employed with five participants.

Findings:

  • A statistically significant increase in on-task behavior was observed when interruption-prompting was implemented.

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  • A statistical relationship was found between inactivity and inappropriate behavior.
  • Interruption-prompting of stereotypic behavior proved effective in enhancing on-task behavior.

    • Implications:

    • Response-contingent interruption-prompting may be a viable and effective intervention strategy.
    • This approach offers a potentially less intrusive method for behavior modification.
    • Practitioners can consider this technique for individuals with severe intellectual disability and autism.