Alternate Title

Evaluating stimulus control based interventions

Advisor(s)

Eileen M. Roscoe

Contributor(s)

William V. Dube, William H. Ahearn

Date of Award

2011

Date Accepted

8-2011

Degree Grantor

Northeastern University

Degree Level

M.S.

Degree Name

Master of Applied Behavior Analysis

Department or Academic Unit

Bouvé College of Health Sciences. Department of Counseling and Applied Educational Psychology.

Keywords

psychology, behavioral sciences, functional analysis, stereotypy, stimulus control, treatment

Subject Categories

Stereotyped behavior (Psychiatry), Children with autism spectrum disorders

Disciplines

Child Psychology | Developmental Psychology

Abstract

Stereotypy is a prevalent response pattern exhibited by children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and is associated with academic and social impairments. We conducted a functional analysis and treatment assessment for stereotypy exhibited by four children diagnosed with an ASD. For three participants exhibiting motor stereotypy, we evaluated the efficacy of a 10s hands down procedure. For one participant exhibiting vocal stereotypy, we evaluated the efficacy of a response interruption and redirection procedure. In an effort to promote generalization of treatment effects, we evaluated the effects of pairing a stimulus cue during intervention test sessions to determine whether inhibitory stimulus control could be established. Although all interventions successfully reduced stereotypy, we did not observe generalized suppression during non-intervention test sessions for all participants. Implications for future research are discussed.

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Rights Holder

Kevin Schlichenmeyer


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