Discrimination training reduces high rate social approach behaviors in Angelman syndrome: proof of principle.
Res Dev Disabil
; 34(5): 1794-803, 2013 May.
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ABSTRACT
This proof of principle study was designed to evaluate whether excessively high rates of social approach behaviors in children with Angelman syndrome (AS) can be modified using a multiple schedule design. Four children with AS were exposed to a multiple schedule arrangement, in which social reinforcement and extinction, cued using a novel stimulus, were alternated. Twenty-five to 35 discrimination training sessions were conducted and levels of approach behaviors were measured before and after the discrimination training for two children. All four participants evidenced discrimination between conditions of reinforcement and extinction after 16-20 teaching sessions as indicated by lower rates of social approach behaviors in the presence of the S(Δ) for extinction. Reversal effects for the two children for whom this design was implemented were evident. The results demonstrate that after repeated training, the use of a novel stimulus can serve as a cue for children with AS to discriminate adult availability. This is a potentially effective component of a broader intervention strategy but highlights the need for sustained teaching procedures within this population.
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Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Conducta Social
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Síndrome de Angelman
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Agresión
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Discriminación en Psicología
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
Aspecto:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
Límite:
Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Res Dev Disabil
Asunto de la revista:
TRANSTORNOS MENTAIS
Año:
2013
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Reino Unido