Date of Award
2022
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis
Department
Behavior Analysis
First Advisor
Robbie Hanson
Second Advisor
Maggie Pavone
Abstract
Vocal scripting is a behavior commonly targeted for reduction with individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) when it occurs at a rate or severity that interferes with learning (e.g., Koegel & Covert, 1972). Differential reinforcement of other behavior (DRO) has been shown to be effective for reducing scripting in previous research, however additional replications of these results would add to the research literature to continue to support its use for this issue. The purpose of this study was to implement a DRO schedule with a young girl with ASD to reduce vocal scripting. The results showed a slight decrease in scripting and revealed a treatment integrity (TI) issue during the initial intervention implementation. Findings, limitations, and areas of future research are discussed.
Recommended Citation
Egbert, Kathleen and Hanson, Robbie, "The Use of Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior to Decrease Scripting" (2022). Theses. 106.
https://digitalcommons.lindenwood.edu/theses/106
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