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FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT OF PERSEVERATA SPEECH ABOUT RESTRICTED TOPICS IN AN ADOLESCENT WITH ASPERGER SYNDROME.
- Source :
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Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis . Spring2013, Vol. 46 Issue 1, p307-311. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- A functional analysis showed that a 14-year-old boy with Asperger syndrome displayed perseverative speech (or "restricted interests") reinforced by attention. To promote appropriate speech in a turn-taking format, we implemented differential reinforcement (DR) of nonperseverative speech and DR of on-topic speech within a multiple schedule with stimuli that signaled the contingencies in effect and who was to select the topic. Both treatments reduced perseverative speech, but only DR of on-topic speech increased appropriate turn taking during conversation. Treatment effects were maintained when implemented by family members and novel therapists. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00218855
- Volume :
- 46
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 87360233
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.19