Effects of preference on performing a self-care skill among children with autism spectrum disorder. Issue 2 (3rd April 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Duhanyan, Kimberly; Harper, Jill M.; Heal, Nicole; Luiselli, James K.
• Is Part Of: Child & family behavior therapy. Volume 41:Issue 2(2019)
• Page Start: 110
• Page End: 116
• Publication Date: 2019-04-03
• Subjects: Autism -- choice -- preference -- self-care skills; Child psychotherapy -- Periodicals; Behavior therapy -- Periodicals; Family psychotherapy -- Periodicals; 616.891
• DOI: 10.1080/07317107.2019.1599261
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0731-7107

Abstract

Abstract: In this study, four children with autism were assessed to determine their preference choices for toothbrushes and toothpastes included during self-care skills teaching sessions. For two of the children, the presence of high-preference (HP) materials was associated with improved independent tooth brushing when compared to the presence of low-preference (LP) materials. There was no difference in independent tooth brushing between HP/LP conditions for the other two children. These findings suggest that preference and choice of materials alone can be a helpful instructional strategy for care providers serving children who have neurodevelopmental disorders and skill deficits.