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Peer reviewedCicero, Frank R.; Pfadt, Al – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 2002
This study evaluated the effectiveness of a reinforcement-based toilet training intervention with three children with autism. Procedures included positive reinforcement, graduated guidance, scheduled practice trials, and forward prompting. All three children reduced urination accidents to zero and learned to request bathroom use spontaneously…
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Modification, Hygiene, Instructional Effectiveness
