Comparing Multiple Stimulus Preference Assessments without Replacement to In-The-Moment Reinforcer Analysis on Rate of Responding
Recorded in 2023
The provision of reinforcement to increase the rate of desired behaviors a crucial element of behavior analytic intervention for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Formal preference assessments like the multiple stimulus without replacement procedure are often used to determine potential reinforcers. This study compared the multiple stimulus without replacement procedure to the in the moment reinforcer analysis for four children diagnosed with autism. 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 factors that are used to determine stimuli to use in IMRA.
At the conclusion of the presentation the audience members will be able to identify one area of concern with formal preference assessments.
At the conclusion of the presentation the audience members will be able to discriminate between formal preference assessments and informal preference assessments.
