The effects of reinforcement magnitude on skill acquisition for children with autism

2015 ◽  
Vol 48 (4) ◽  
pp. 924-929 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amber R. Paden ◽  
Tiffany Kodak

Author(s):  
K. A. Clausen ◽  
E. Alden-Anderson ◽  
K. Stephenson ◽  
A. Mueller ◽  
K. P. Klatt


Autism ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 359-370 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel W Mruzek ◽  
Stephen McAleavey ◽  
Whitney A Loring ◽  
Eric Butter ◽  
Tristram Smith ◽  
...  

We developed an iOS-based app with a transmitter/disposable sensor and corresponding manualized intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder. The app signaled the onset of urination, time-stamped accidents for analysis, reminded parents to reinforce intervals of continence, provided a visual outlet for parents to communicate reinforcement, and afforded opportunity for timely feedback from clinicians. We compared this intervention with an intervention that uses standard behavioral treatment in a pilot randomized controlled trial of 33 children with autism spectrum disorder aged 3–6 years with urinary incontinence. Parents in both groups received initial training and four booster consultations over 3 months. Results support the feasibility of parent-mediated toilet training studies (e.g., 84% retention rate, 92% fidelity of parent-implemented intervention). Parents used the app and related technology with few difficulties or malfunctions. There were no statistically significant group differences for rate of urine accidents, toilet usage, or satisfaction at close of intervention or 3-month follow-up; however, the alarm group trended toward greater rate of skill acquisition with significantly less day-to-day intervention. Further development of alarm and related technology and future comparative studies with a greater number of participants are warranted.



2002 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bobby Newman ◽  
Meredith Needelman ◽  
Dana R. Reinecke ◽  
Adrienne Robek


2015 ◽  
Vol 39 (4) ◽  
pp. 600-621 ◽  
Author(s):  
Colleen P. Kocher ◽  
Monica R. Howard ◽  
Daniel M. Fienup




2021 ◽  
Vol Publish Ahead of Print ◽  
Author(s):  
Andy C.Y. Tse ◽  
David I. Anderson ◽  
Venus H.L. Liu ◽  
Sherry S. L. Tsui


2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Mische Lawson, PhD, CTRS ◽  
Megan Mazurowski, OTR/L ◽  
Sarah Petersen, OTR/L

This descriptive study aimed to understand swim skill acquisition of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) engaged in KU Sensory Enhanced Aquatics. Researchers analyzed Sensory Profiles and documentation of 83 children with ASDs’ first 8-week session. Research questions included identifying what swim skills were acquired over 8 weeks, which sensory supports were used most frequently and how a child's sensory processing pattern impacted swim skill acquisition. Findings showed children with an ASD most frequently acquired swim skills in the Water Orientation, Front Stroke, and Backstroke categories. Goggles were the sensory supports used most frequently. Though there were more similarities than differences between children's sensory patterns and swim skill acquisition, sensory seeking children acquired the most swim skills compared to other patterns. Findings suggest that sensory supports may encourage swim skill acquisition of children with ASDs’ in a variety skill categories.



2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 401-406
Author(s):  
Jessie Northgrave ◽  
Jason C. Vladescu ◽  
Ruth M. DeBar ◽  
Karen A. Toussaint ◽  
Lauren K. Schnell


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