Assessing the value of token reinforcement for individuals with autism. Issue 2 (30th April 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fiske, Kate E.; Isenhower, Robert W.; Bamond, Meredith J.; Delmolino, Lara; Sloman, Kimberly N.; LaRue, Robert H.
• Is Part Of: Journal of applied behavior analysis. Volume 48:Issue 2(2015:Summer)
• Page Start: 448
• Page End: 453
• Publication Date: 2015-04-30
• Subjects: Psychology, Applied -- Periodicals; Social Behavior -- Periodicals; 150
• DOI: 10.1002/jaba.207
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0021-8855

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" xml:lang="en"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <sec id="jaba207-sec-0001" sec-type="section"> <p>The use of token systems has been supported across a variety of populations, but little research has evaluated the reinforcing value of token systems for individuals with autism. We used progressive‐ratio schedules to compare the reinforcing value of an established token system, primary reinforcement, and tokens unpaired with reinforcement. Token systems were variably reinforcing for 2 students with autism and more so than primary reinforcement for 1 student. Results support formal assessment of the effectiveness of token systems.</p> </sec> </abstract>