Experimental Analysis of Syntax Training in Broca's Aphasia

1987 ◽  
Vol 52 (2) ◽  
pp. 143-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick J. Doyle ◽  
Howard Goldstein ◽  
Michelle S. Bourgeois
Keyword(s):  
Communication Skills ◽  
Experimental Analysis ◽  
Sentence Production ◽  
Multiple Baseline ◽  
Multiple Baseline Design ◽  
Broca's Aphasia ◽  
Language Program ◽  
Baseline Design ◽  
Broca’S Aphasia ◽  
Wh Questions

A multiple baseline design across responses was used to examine the effect of syntax training on the sentence production of 4 individuals with Chronic Broca's aphasia. Subjects were trained to produce five exemplars of five sentence types from Helm's Elicited Language Program for Syntax Stimulation (Helm-Estabrooks, 1981). Generalization and maintenance of trained sentence types to novel exemplars and novel stimulus conditions served as dependent measures. In addition, five naive judges rated subjects' responses before and following the treatment in terms of their "adequacy." Generalization to novel exemplars was demonstrated sequentially by 3 subjects (i.e., following the teaching of all five forms), and the remaining subject demonstrated generalization for three of five sentence types trained. Maintenance was variable across subjects and sentence types. Generalization across stimulus conditions was limited for all subjects Adequacy judgments revealed improved communication skills for wh-questions but limited changes in the perceived adequacy of subjects' declarative responses. These findings indicate that the effects of syntax training procedures are limited to those grammatical constructions taught, that generalization of learned forms to novel stimulus conditions is not an automatic consequence of acquisition, and that the effect of such training on the adequacy of subjects' responses may be limited.

scholarly journals Teaching Advanced Manding Skills to Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Using Systematic Instruction, Speech-Generating Devices, and Skinner’s Analysis of Verbal Behaviour

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Amarie Carnett
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Multiple Baseline ◽  
Multiple Baseline Design ◽  
Systematic Instruction ◽  
Baseline Design ◽  
Children With Asd ◽  
Multiple Probe

<p>Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is characterized by marked impairments in social and communication skills, as well as restricted and/or repetitive patterns of behaviour or interests. Approximately 25-30% of children with ASD do not develop speech. As a result they may require augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) interventions. However, most interventions discussed in our present body of research focuses on basic communication skills like requesting. As such, it is important to investigate systematic teaching strategies for more complex requesting (i.e., manding) skills like requesting actions or requesting information. This research aims to extend previous manding literature by investigating effective methods for teaching advanced manding skills to children with ASD who communicate using an SGD.  Three empirical intervention studies that a presented in this thesis evaluated the use of behaviour chain interruption strategy (BCIS) and systematic teaching procedures based on the principals of applied behaviour analysis (ABA), to teach advanced manding skills (i.e., manding for actions, manding for “where” questions, and persistence of “where questions”) for individuals with ASD who use speech-generating devices (SGD).  Single-case research methodology was used via variations of the multiple baseline design (i.e., multiple probe multiple baseline design across participants and multiple probe multiple baseline across participants and behaviour chains) to evaluate the effectiveness of the interventions. A total of three participants (2 boys and 1 girl, ages 13, 10, and 5) participated in the interventions that were designed to teach the targeted mand. Results of each study yielded positive results, in that each participant acquired the targeted skill. Generalisation (i.e., across stimuli, over time, and across communication partners) results were mixed, however with additional teaching with the use of systematic instruction they were also acquired. Although these results are preliminary, they indicated that advanced manding skills should be taught to children with ASD who communicate using SGDs and can be acquired with the use of systematic instruction.</p>

An Experimental Analysis of Response-Class Learning between is Copula and Auxiliary and between are Copula and Auxiliary

1987 ◽  
Vol 64 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-43
Author(s):  
Geoffrey L. Blankenmeyer ◽  
Alan J. Weston
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Analysis ◽  
Design Analysis ◽  
Multiple Baseline ◽  
Multiple Baseline Design ◽  
Response Class ◽  
Baseline Design

This study was designed to measure if (1) is copula and auxiliary are referents of the same response class, (2) are copula and auxiliary are referents of the same response class, and (3) singular is and plural are are referents of independent response classes. These questions were answered through a multiple baseline design. Analysis showed response-class learning between is copula and auxiliary and between are copula and auxiliary. Previous studies have indicated a functional relatonship only between is copula and auxiliary. Past studies have not clearly shown response-class learning since the baseline without reinforcement was not recaptured.

scholarly journals Teaching Advanced Manding Skills to Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Using Systematic Instruction, Speech-Generating Devices, and Skinner’s Analysis of Verbal Behaviour

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Amarie Carnett
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Multiple Baseline ◽  
Multiple Baseline Design ◽  
Systematic Instruction ◽  
Baseline Design ◽  
Children With Asd ◽  
Multiple Probe

<p>Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is characterized by marked impairments in social and communication skills, as well as restricted and/or repetitive patterns of behaviour or interests. Approximately 25-30% of children with ASD do not develop speech. As a result they may require augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) interventions. However, most interventions discussed in our present body of research focuses on basic communication skills like requesting. As such, it is important to investigate systematic teaching strategies for more complex requesting (i.e., manding) skills like requesting actions or requesting information. This research aims to extend previous manding literature by investigating effective methods for teaching advanced manding skills to children with ASD who communicate using an SGD.  Three empirical intervention studies that a presented in this thesis evaluated the use of behaviour chain interruption strategy (BCIS) and systematic teaching procedures based on the principals of applied behaviour analysis (ABA), to teach advanced manding skills (i.e., manding for actions, manding for “where” questions, and persistence of “where questions”) for individuals with ASD who use speech-generating devices (SGD).  Single-case research methodology was used via variations of the multiple baseline design (i.e., multiple probe multiple baseline design across participants and multiple probe multiple baseline across participants and behaviour chains) to evaluate the effectiveness of the interventions. A total of three participants (2 boys and 1 girl, ages 13, 10, and 5) participated in the interventions that were designed to teach the targeted mand. Results of each study yielded positive results, in that each participant acquired the targeted skill. Generalisation (i.e., across stimuli, over time, and across communication partners) results were mixed, however with additional teaching with the use of systematic instruction they were also acquired. Although these results are preliminary, they indicated that advanced manding skills should be taught to children with ASD who communicate using SGDs and can be acquired with the use of systematic instruction.</p>

Effects of Phonological Decoding Training on Children's Word Recognition of CVC, CV, and VC Structures

1996 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenyatta O. Rivers ◽  
Linda J. Lombardino ◽  
Cynthia K. Thompson
Keyword(s):  
Word Recognition ◽  
Multiple Baseline ◽  
Single Subject ◽  
Group Training ◽  
Complex Structures ◽  
Multiple Baseline Design ◽  
Baseline Design ◽  
Phonological Decoding ◽  
The Third ◽  
Letter Sound

The effects of training in letter-sound correspondences and phonemic decoding (segmenting and blending skills) on three kindergartners' word recognition abilities were examined using a single-subject multiple-baseline design across behaviors and subjects. Whereas CVC pseudowords were trained, generalization to untrained CVC pseudowords, untrained CVC real words, untrained CV and VC pseudowords, and untrained CV and VC real words were assessed. Generalization occurred to all of the untrained constructions for two of the three subjects. The third subject did not show the same degree of generalization to VC pseudowords and real words; however, after three training sessions, this subject read all VC constructions with 100% accuracy. Findings are consistent with group training studies that have shown the benefits of decoding training on word recognition and spelling skills and with studies that have demonstrated the effects of generalization to less complex structures when more complex structures are trained.

Multiple baseline design

TVZ ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 131 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-53
Author(s):  
Katrien Cuyvers
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Baseline ◽  
Multiple Baseline Design ◽  
Baseline Design

Facilitating Prelinguistic Communication Skills in Young Children With Developmental Delay

1993 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven F. Warren ◽  
Paul J. Yoder ◽  
Gail E. Gazdag ◽  
Kyoungran Kim ◽  
Hazel A. Jones
Keyword(s):  
Communication Skills ◽  
Multiple Baseline ◽  
Single Subject ◽  
Classroom Teachers ◽  
Baseline Design ◽  
Intervention Approach ◽  
Vocal Imitation ◽  
Milieu Teaching ◽  
Prelinguistic Communication ◽  
Stimulus Materials

Very little research has focused on the development and evaluation of intervention strategies designed to facilitate the acquisition of prelinguistic communication skills. We conducted two experiments to determine the effects of a milieu teaching approach on the acquisition and generalization of specific prelinguistic communication skills. In the first experiment, we utilized this intervention approach within a multiple baseline design to teach prelinguistic requesting, commenting, and vocal imitation to a single subject with Down syndrome and language delay. The results indicated that the intervention approach was effective at facilitating the child’s use of these skills within the treatment setting. Therefore, in the second experiment we conducted a more comprehensive analysis of this approach with 4 subjects with mental retardation. Three of these subjects were taught to request, and 1 subject was taught both to request and to comment. The effects were experimentally evaluated with multiple baseline across subjects design. The results indicated that the intervention was effective in eliciting the intervention targets within the training setting for all 4 subjects. All 4 subjects showed evidence of generalization across stimulus materials, setting, teachers, and interaction style. There was also evidence of reciprocal effects on how classroom teachers in the generalization setting interacted with the subjects as a result of changes in the child’s communication behavior.

The Multiple Baseline Design for Evaluating Population-Based Research

2007 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 162-168 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nathan G. Hawkins ◽  
Robert W. Sanson-Fisher ◽  
Anthony Shakeshaft ◽  
Catherine D’Este ◽  
Lawrence W. Green
Keyword(s):  
Population Based ◽  
Multiple Baseline ◽  
Multiple Baseline Design ◽  
Baseline Design

Generalized Effects of Enhanced Milieu Teaching

1994 ◽  
Vol 37 (6) ◽  
pp. 1320-1340 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ann P. Kaiser ◽  
Peggy P. Hester
Keyword(s):  
Preschool Children ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Language Intervention ◽  
Multiple Baseline ◽  
Language Delays ◽  
Multiple Baseline Design ◽  
Baseline Design ◽  
Preschool Classrooms ◽  
Milieu Teaching ◽  
Enhanced Milieu Teaching

The primary and generalized effects of Enhanced Milieu Teaching were examined with six preschool children with significant language delays. In a multiple baseline design across children, trainers implemented the naturalistic language intervention during play-based interaction sessions in the children's preschool classrooms. Children systematically increased their use of targeted language skills during the intervention sessions, and these changes were maintained when the treatment was discontinued. Generalized changes in children's communication resulting from the intervention were examined with untrained teachers, peers, and parents. Some generalization to untrained partners was observed for all children. Correlational analyses indicated that greater numbers of child utterances and greater diversity in vocabulary were associated with increased talking and mands for verbalization presented by partners.

The Effects of Community Training Using a Videodisc-Based Simulation

1992 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 207-222 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheryl A. Wissick ◽  
John W. Lloyd ◽  
Mable B. Kinzie
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Baseline ◽  
Interactive Videodisc ◽  
Convenience Store ◽  
Multiple Baseline Design ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Baseline Design ◽  
Training Package ◽  
Natural Settings ◽  
Purchasing Skills

The purpose of this study was to determine the suitability of using interactive videodisc for developing community based simulations for students with moderate disabilities. A multiple baseline design across students was used to assess the effects of the training package, that made use of an interactive videodisc-based simulation, on the students' skills to locate and purchase an item in simulated and natural convenience store settings. Three adolescents with moderate disabilities were taught how to access the equipment, discriminate items, and shop for snack items in a convenience store. During baseline and intervention phases, purchasing skills were assessed daily in simulated settings and weekly in natural settings. Measures included the number of extra actions to locate an item, percentage of assistance from the teacher, and number of purchasing steps completed correctly. All students learned how to access the equipment, to discriminate visuals of shopping items, and to interact in the simulated store setting. In addition for the simulated settings, students demonstrated a decrease in the number of extra actions needed to locate an item and an increase in the number of purchasing steps performed correctly.

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