Changing Preference from Tangible to Social Activities Through an Observation Procedure
Recorded in 2023
Abstract:
Children with autism spectrum disorder display impairments in social interaction and often prefer food or tangible reinforcement to social reinforcement. In this presentation, Dr. Leaf will describe a study in which the researchers conditioned social activities to become preferred items for three autistic individuals. Dr. Leaf will describe the details and results of the study and provide clinical implications for those who work with autistic individuals.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of the presentation the audience members will be able to identify three ways that they can condition a social stimuli to be a preferred stimuli
At the conclusion of the presentation the audience members will be able to identify two clinical implications based upon the research conducted.
At the conclusion of the presentation the audience members will be able to identify two reasons why it is important to condition social stimuli as reinforcers
