The Effect of Response Preclusion on Stereotypy and Play in a Child with Autism.

This study investigates the effectiveness of response preclusion on stereotypic behavior (climbing and licking) and on play for a child with autism. Data were collected on stereotypic responses, play behavior, and the types of play materials the participant contacted. Implementation of response preclusion was followed by both a decrease in stereotypic behavior as well as an increase in play behavior. Play behavior did not return to baseline levels of responding during reversals to baseline, and stereotypic behavior decreased across reversals. These results suggest the current antecedent manipulation not only reduces stereotypic behavior, but also can establish an environment that is more conducive to learning new, desired behavior.

Grantor dc:publisher

University of North Texas

Year dc:date

2004

Author dc:creator

• Delgado, Veronica

Contributors dc:contributor

• Rosales Ruíz, Jesús
• Glenn, Sigrid S., 1939-
• Ellis, Janet

• Autistic children -- Behavior modification.
• response preclusion
• licking
• climbing
• autism
• stereotypy
• play behavior

Statement dc:rights

• Public
• Copyright
• Delgado, Veronica
• Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.

Language dc:language

English

Identifier

oclc: 58676759
https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc4667/
ark: ark:/67531/metadc4667

OAI identifier oai:identifier

info:ark/67531/metadc4667