Teaching mands for actions to children with autism spectrum disorder using systematic instruction, behavior chain interruption, and a speech-generating device. (15th March 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Carnett, Amarie; Bravo, Alicia; Waddington, Hannah
• Is Part Of: International journal of developmental disabilities. Volume 65:Number 2(2019)
• Page Start: 98
• Page End: 107
• Publication Date: 2019-03-15
• Subjects: autism spectrum disorder -- behavior chain interruption strategy -- manding behavior -- action mands -- speech-generating device -- systematic instruction; People with mental disabilities -- Periodicals; People with mental disabilities -- Care -- Periodicals; Mental retardation -- Periodicals; 362.1968
• DOI: 10.1080/20473869.2017.1412561
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2047-3869

Abstract

Abstract : Objective: Evaluate the use of procedures to teach three nonvocal children with autism spectrum disorder to use a speech-generating device to mand for actions. Method: A multiple probe across participants design was used to evaluate the effectiveness systematic instruction and the use of a behavior chain interruption. Results: All three participants acquired the target mand. However, generalization to an untrained item only occurred for one participant. Conclusion: Results suggest that mands for actions expressed with a speech-generating device can be taught to children with autism spectrum disorder using systematic instruction and behavior chain interruption strategies.