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Peer reviewedCharlop, Marjorie H.; And Others – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1990
Three experiments assessed the efficacy of various reinforcers to increase correct task responding in a total of 10 autistic children, aged 6-9. Of the reinforcers used (stereotypy, delayed echolalia, perseverative behavior, and food), task performance was highest with opportunities to engage in aberrant behaviors, and lowest with edible…
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Echolalia
