title: Using stimulus-stimulus pairing and direct reinforcement to teach vocal verbal behavior to young children with autism.
abstract: In this study the effect of a stimulus-stimulus pairing procedure was used as part of a clinical investigation to increase vocalizations for two young children diagnosed with autism. This procedure involved pairing a vocal sound with a preferred stimulus (e.g., toy) to condition automatic reinforcement. In addition, this study assessed the effects of a direct reinforcement procedure to bring a vocalization under echoic control following the pairing procedure for 1 of the participants. The results showed the pairing procedure was used successfully to increase a vocalization for one of the participants, and the vocalization was brought under echoic control.
authors.affiliation: University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire.
authors.forename: Regina A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Carroll
authors.forename: Kevin P
authors.initials: KP
authors.lastname: Klatt