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Journal of applied behavior analysis
01, 2021;54 (1): 374-388.

Discrete-trial training performance of behavior interventionists with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic replication and extension.

Conrad B Hillman, Dorothea C Lerman, Molly L Kosel
Author Information
  1. Conrad B Hillman: Clinical, Health, and Applied Sciences, University of Houston-Clear, Lake.
  2. Dorothea C Lerman: Clinical, Health, and Applied Sciences, University of Houston-Clear, Lake.
  3. Molly L Kosel: Clinical, Health, and Applied Sciences, University of Houston-Clear, Lake.
PMID: 32734605 DOI: 10.1002/jaba.755

Abstract

Further research is needed on strategies to improve employment outcomes for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We replicated and extended prior research by examining the acquisition, maintenance, and generalization of discrete-trial training (DTT) performance of adults with ASD who were interested in careers as behavior technicians. Three participants received training on how to implement DTT with children and we assessed the maintenance and generalization of DTT performance in the absence of feedback. Results indicated that procedural integrity generalized across children and targets and maintained for 6 to 17 session days without feedback. Results have implications for the successful employment of individuals with ASD as behavior technicians and for future research on strategies to enhance their performance on the job.

Keywords

autism behavioral skills training employment feedback video self-monitoring

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MeSH Term

Achievement
Adult
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Child
Feedback
Generalization, Psychological
Humans
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