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- Title
Further evaluation of noncontingent reinforcement to treat mealtime problem behavior.
- Authors
Luis, Jeanne; Leon, Yanerys; Campos, Claudia
- Abstract
We evaluated the effects of noncontingent reinforcement (NCR) without escape extinction (EE) on problem behavior emitted by a young boy with autism spectrum disorder during meals. Results indicated that NCR (i.e., continuous access to a highly preferred activity) was effective in reducing problem behavior and moderately increasing food acceptance. Subsequently, we evaluated a total sessionbased thinning of the NCR schedule. Although problem behavior remained low during schedule thinning, differential reinforcement was necessary to maintain adequate levels of food acceptance.
- Subjects
BEHAVIOR disorders; AUTISM
- Publication
Behavioral Interventions, 2021, Vol 36, Issue 2, p514
- ISSN
1072-0847
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/bin.1779