Article
Clinical application of a high-probability sequence to promote compliance with vocal imitation in a child with autism spectrum disorder
Behavior Analysis in Practice
(2018)
Abstract
The current study aimed to evaluate the effects of the high-probability (high-p) instructional procedure involving motor imitation on the levels of compliance with vocal imitation in a 3-year-old boy with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We used a multiple-baseline design across three stimuli sets to demonstrate effects of the procedure over compliance with vocal imitation responses. Results demonstrated that the high-p procedural sequence was effective in increasing the levels of compliance with vocal imitation. We discuss these finding in terms of the operant mechanisms and clinical applications of increased compliance.
Keywords
- High-p,
- Low-p,
- Motor imitation,
- Vocal imitation,
- Intervention,
- Autism spectrum disorder
Disciplines
Publication Date
October 1, 2018
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-018-00280-y
Citation Information
Bethany Hansen, Andresa de Souza, Ashley L. Stuart and M. Alice Shillingsburg. "Clinical application of a high-probability sequence to promote compliance with vocal imitation in a child with autism spectrum disorder" Behavior Analysis in Practice (2018) p. 1 - 5 ISSN: 2196-8934 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/andresa-desouza/7/