An investigation of the matrix training approach to teach social play skills. (20th February 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wilson, Emily R.; Wine, Byron; Fitterer, Katie
• Is Part Of: Behavioral interventions. Volume 32:Number 3(2017)
• Page Start: 278
• Page End: 284
• Publication Date: 2017-02-20
• Subjects: People with mental disabilities -- Behavior modification -- Periodicals; Behavior therapy -- Periodicals; 616.89142
• DOI: 10.1002/bin.1473
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1072-0847

Abstract

Abstract : Matrix training is a conceptual model inspired by the generative learning approach to program development. This investigation used matrix training to facilitate a generative repertoire of two‐component solitary and social play skills in a child diagnosed with autism and cerebral palsy. Play‐related actions and corresponding toys were aligned on perpendicular axes of a standard matrix. The learner was trained on the skills that intersected along the diagonal of the matrix. The learner acquired both appropriate solitary and social play skills. The participant also began requesting items from a peer despite not having been directly trained to do so. The untrained combinations accounted for 86% of the matrix responses acquired.