Evaluating a tablet application and differential reinforcement to increase eye contact in children with autism. Issue 1 (19th October 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jeffries, Tricia; Crosland, Kimberly; Miltenberger, Raymond
• Is Part Of: Journal of applied behavior analysis. Volume 49:Issue 1(2016:Spring)
• Page Start: 182
• Page End: 187
• Publication Date: 2015-10-19
• Subjects: autism -- differential reinforcement -- eye contact -- technology; Psychology, Applied -- Periodicals; Social Behavior -- Periodicals; 150
• DOI: 10.1002/jaba.262
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0021-8855

Abstract

Abstract : We tested the effectiveness of a tablet application and differential reinforcement to increase eye contact in 3 children with autism. The application required the child to look at a picture of a person's face and identify the number displayed in the person's eyes. Eye contact was assessed immediately after training, 1 hr after training, and in a playroom. The tablet application was not effective; however, differential reinforcement was effective for all participants.