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Francisco, Monica T.; Hanley, Gregory P. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2012
We evaluated the effects of different intertrial intervals (ITIs; time between programmed learning opportunities) on the acquisition and generalization of 2 preschoolers' social skills. Independent and generalized skills were observed only when the daily ITI was gradually increased from short to progressively longer intervals. (Contains 1 figure…
Descriptors: Generalization, Intervals, Interpersonal Competence, Preschool Children
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Pence, Sacha T.; St. Peter, Claire C.; Tetreault, Allison S. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2012
Preference assessments directly evaluate items that may serve as reinforcers, and their implementation is an important skill for individuals who work with children. This study examined the effectiveness of pyramidal training on teachers' implementation of preference assessments. During Experiment 1, 3 special education teachers taught 6 trainees…
Descriptors: Trainees, Preschool Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Experiments
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Ganz, Jennifer B.; Flores, Margaret M.; Lashley, Erin E. – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2011
Students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have difficulties with verbal language. Many interventions to remediate such deficits require numerous materials and significant teacher time. This study sought to determine if a simple multi-component intervention that incorporated noncontingent reinforcement (NCR) and verbal modeling would result in…
Descriptors: Autism, Intervention, Reinforcement, Models