title: A comparison of differential reinforcement procedures with children with autism.
abstract: The current evaluation compared the effects of 2 differential reinforcement arrangements and a nondifferential reinforcement arrangement on the acquisition of tacts for 3 children with autism. Participants learned in all reinforcement-based conditions, and we discuss areas for future research in light of these findings and potential limitations.
authors.affiliation: CALDWELL UNIVERSITY.
authors.forename: Brittany A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Boudreau
authors.affiliation: CALDWELL UNIVERSITY.
authors.forename: Jason C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Vladescu
authors.affiliation: UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE.
authors.forename: Tiffany M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Kodak
authors.affiliation: EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIP FOR INSTRUCTING CHILDREN.
authors.forename: Paul J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Argott
authors.affiliation: CALDWELL UNIVERSITY.
authors.forename: April N
authors.initials: AN
authors.lastname: Kisamore
mesh_terms: D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D002648:Child; D003216:Conditioning, Operant / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D057240:Patient Preference; D012055:Reinforcement Schedule; D016896:Treatment Outcome
keywords: differential reinforcement; reinforcement magnitude; reinforcement quality