Document Type
Dissertation
College
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
Psychology
Degree
PhD in Behavior Analysis
Dissertation Defense Date
2011
First Committee Member
Thompson, Rachel H.
Second Committee Member
Hanley, Gregory P.
Third Committee Member
Hakala, Christopher
Additional Committee Member(s)
Karsten, Amanda
Abstract
"Invariable or repetitive behavior is a defining feature of autism. However, little research has described the extent to which invariable responding occurs in children with autism (CWA) compared to typically developing children (TDC). In Experiment 1, we compared the variability in play material selection between 37 CWA and 30 TDC children. CWA were more likely to respond invariably. We also analyzed and discuss age effects, sequential selections, and consistency of variability across activities. In Experiment 2, we demonstrated methods for increasing variability in play material selection for three CWA and explored generalization of intervention effects to untargeted play activities."
Recommended Citation
Bancroft, Stacie L., "Behavioral variability in selection of play items : Assessment, treatment, and generalization" (2011). Doctoral Dissertations - College of Arts and Sciences. 1.
https://digitalcommons.law.wne.edu/casdissertations/1
