Author ORCID Identifier

Natalie Andzik: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6704-9405

Publication Title

Behavior Modification

ISSN

01454455

E-ISSN

15524167

Document Type

Article

Abstract

The use of extinction procedures when treating escape-maintained problem behavior can be undesirable and impractical for practitioners to use. To mitigate the risks associated with escape extinction, we explored the effectiveness of a delayed reinforcement token system without the use of extinction in school and home settings to treat escape-maintained problem behavior of students with autism spectrum disorder. In lieu of escape extinction (e.g., blocking), the researchers implemented a 30 s break contingent on problem behaviors and a token (to be exchanged at the end of the session) contingent on compliance. The results of a multiple probe design indicated substantial increases in compliance and reductions in problem behavior for all four participants. These findings suggest that extinction is not necessary to eliminate escape-maintained problem behavior in children with autism.

First Page

128

Last Page

146

Publication Date

1-1-2022

DOI

10.1177/0145445520966762

PubMed ID

33084366

Keywords

compliance, escape-maintained behavior, school settings, token economy

Comments

The version of record of this article, first published in Behavior Modification, is available online at Publisher’s website: https://doi.org/10.1177/0145445520966762

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Department

Department of Special and Early Education

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