The Observational Effects on the Preference of Children with Autism
Recorded in 2023
Abstract:
Children with autism spectrum disorder may play with limited objects or toys, making it difficult for interventionist to identify reinforcers to use when teaching a new skill. In this presentation, Dr. Leaf will describe a study in which the researchers conditioned novel items 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 novels stimuli to be a preferred stimuli
At the conclusion of the presentation the audience members will be able to identify how to determine preference amongst two teachers.
At the conclusion of the presentation the audience members will be able to identify two clinical implications based upon the research conducted.
