title: Increasing response variability of mand frames with script training and extinction.
abstract: We examined the effects of script training and extinction on response variability of mand frames used by children with autism. Results demonstrated that extinction following script training was effective for increasing variability for 2 of the 3 participants.
authors.affiliation: Utah State University, Logan, Utah, USA.
authors.forename: Alison M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Betz
authors.forename: Thomas S
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Higbee
authors.forename: Kristen N
authors.initials: KN
authors.lastname: Kelley
authors.forename: Tyra P
authors.initials: TP
authors.lastname: Sellers
authors.forename: Joy S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Pollard
mesh_terms: D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005108:Extinction, Psychological / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009048:Motor Skills; D012054:Reinforcement, Psychology; D014705:Verbal Behavior; D014834:Voice Training