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Peer reviewedMurphy, G.; And Others – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1985
Twenty profoundly retarded children (mean chronological age 14 years) were trained to play with ordinary toys, half by behavior modification and half by a control procedure. Operant training led to some increases in total toy contact but was not significantly more effective than the control technique in promoting independent constructive play.…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Play, Severe Mental Retardation, Toys
