An Evaluation of Differential Attention on Preferred Topics of Conversation for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Description:
Extensive speech on preferred conversation topics may limit conversations with others. For individuals with ASD, extensive speech on a topic may be a form of restricted or repetitive behavior that may be addressed through skill building. However, previous research suggests that skill building may not be necessary if the behavior is sensitive to differential reinforcement contingencies. To evaluate the effects of differential reinforcement in the form of attention on conversation topics, we repl…
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Date:
August 2022
Creator:
Castillo, Michelle Victoria
Partner:
UNT Libraries