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MOTHERS AS EFFECTIVE THERAPISTS FOR AUTISTIC CHILDREN'S PHOBIAS
1990 · Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis; v. 23; n. 3; p. 379-385; Fonte: Wiley
Dados principais
- Ano de publicação
- 1990
- Dados editoriais
- Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis; v. 23; n. 3; p. 379-385; Fonte: Wiley
- Palavras-chave
- JABA; análise do comportamento
Autores
- Steven R. Love
- Johnny L. Matson
- Deedee West
Resumo
Two autistic children were treated for specific fears. A three‐component participant modeling procedure was implemented within a multiple baseline design across subjects. Children were exposed gradually to fearful situations, with mothers serving as therapists and reinforcers. Dependent measures were (a) number of approach steps completed, (b) frequency of verbalizations and vocalizations of fear, and (c) overall appearance of fear. Following treatment, the children functioned effectively in previously fearful situations without verbalizations or appearance of fear. Five‐month and 1‐year follow‐up assessments with 1 child showed maintenance of treatment effects.