| Literature DB >> 26947579 |
Regina A Carroll1, Tiffany Kodak2, Kari J Adolf3.
Abstract
We used an adapted alternating treatments design to compare skill acquisition during discrete-trial instruction using immediate reinforcement, delayed reinforcement with immediate praise, and delayed reinforcement for 2 children with autism spectrum disorder. Participants acquired the skills taught with immediate reinforcement; however, delayed reinforcement decreased the efficiency and effectiveness of discrete-trial instruction. We discuss the importance of evaluating the influence of treatment-integrity errors on skill acquisition during discrete-trial instruction.Entities:
Keywords: autism spectrum disorder; delayed reinforcement; discrete-trial instruction; treatment integrity
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Year: 2015 PMID: 26947579 DOI: 10.1002/jaba.268
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Appl Behav Anal ISSN: 0021-8855