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Peer reviewedKoegel, Robert L.; And Others – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1987
The study attempted to improve verbal language acquisition for two nonverbal four- and five-year-old autistic children by incorporating natural language interactions and motivational techniques. Broadly generalized treatment gains resulted from use of functional and varied stimuli, natural reinforcers, reinforcement of communicative attempts, and…
Descriptors: Autism, Instructional Effectiveness, Language Acquisition, Motivation
