An analysis of contingency statements in a DRO procedure: A case report. (18th July 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gerow, Stephanie; Rispoli, Mandy; Boles, Margot B.; Neely, Leslie C.
• Is Part Of: Developmental neurorehabilitation. Volume 18:Number 3(2015:Jun.)
• Page Start: 203
• Page End: 208
• Publication Date: 2013-07-18
• Subjects: Autism -- challenging behaviour -- contingency statements -- DRO -- repetitive speech; Children with disabilities -- Rehabilitation -- Periodicals; Developmentally disabled children -- Rehabilitation -- Periodicals; 615.542
• DOI: 10.3109/17518423.2013.809812
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1751-8423

Abstract

Abstract: Objective : To examine latency to criterion for reduction of challenging behaviour with and without stating a contingency statement immediately prior to a DRO procedure. Method : An ABAC design in which A was baseline, B was used to evaluate the efficacy of a DRO procedure, and C was used to evaluate the efficacy of a DRO procedure with a contingency statement. Results : The DRO with the contingency statement intervention was associated with a shorter latency to behaviour change than the DRO procedure without the contingency statement. Discussion : These preliminary findings from this case study highlight the importance of examining the efficiency of behaviour change procedures. Directions for future research are provided.