Individualizing Functional Assessments for Children with Autism
| Autor: | R. Matthew Reese, Jennifer R. Zarcone, Troy J. Zarcone, David M. Richman |
|---|---|
| Rok vydání: | 2003 |
| Předmět: |
Early childhood education
050103 clinical psychology Cognitive Neuroscience Disruptive behavior 05 social sciences Sensory system medicine.disease Developmental psychology Psychiatry and Mental health Neurology Pediatrics Perinatology and Child Health medicine Autism 0501 psychology and cognitive sciences Neurology (clinical) Psychology Reinforcement Clinical psychology |
| Zdroj: | Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities. 18:89-94 |
| ISSN: | 1538-4829 1088-3576 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/108835760301800202 |
| Popis: | A functional assessment interview (O'Neill et al., 1997) was conducted with the care providers of 100 young (2 to 5 years old) children with autism regarding reinforcement contingencies contributing to maintenance of their child's disruptive behavior. Care providers were interviewed regarding their child's disruptive behavior related to gaining attention and tangibles and escaping demands. In addition, we individualized the interview in more detail to include the possible relationship between their child's disruptive behavior and gaining access to perseverative activities, avoiding demands when engaged in perseverative activities, and avoiding specific types of sensory stimulation. Results of the study suggest that gaining access to perseverative activities and escaping demands while engaged in these activities frequently contribute to disruptive behavior in young children with autism. These findings are discussed in terms of assessment considerations and treatment for children with autism and other types of syndromes and disorders. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
| Externí odkaz: |
|