An evaluation of resurgence of appropriate communication in individuals with autism who exhibit severe problem behavior. Issue 3 (9th June 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hoffman, Katherine; Falcomata, Terry S.
• Is Part Of: Journal of applied behavior analysis. Volume 47:Issue 3(2014:Autumn)
• Page Start: 651
• Page End: 656
• Publication Date: 2014-06-09
• Subjects: Psychology, Applied -- Periodicals; Social Behavior -- Periodicals; 150
• DOI: 10.1002/jaba.144
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0021-8855

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <sec id="jaba144-sec-0001" sec-type="section"> <p>We evaluated resurgence of mands exhibited by 3 individuals with autism and histories of problem behavior. The experimental conditions consisted of (a) reinforcement of a mand, (b) extinction, (c) reinforcement of a 2nd mand, and (d) extinction to test for resurgence of the 1st mand. This 4‐component sequence was implemented 3 times with each participant, and resurgence occurred during 8 of 9 tests for resurgence. Results are discussed in terms of implications for the prevention of clinical relapse.</p> </sec> </abstract>