title: Effects of script training on the peer-to-peer communication of children with autism spectrum disorder.
abstract: A multiple baseline design across participants was used to demonstrate the effects of a script-training procedure on the peer-to-peer communication of 3 children with autism spectrum disorder during group play with peers. Both scripted and unscripted initiations as well as responses to peers increased for all 3 participants. Stimulus generalization across novel toys, settings, and peers was observed. Novel unscripted initiations, responses, and appropriate changes in topics during peer-to-peer exchanges were analyzed by considering the cumulative frequency of these behaviors across phases of the study. Treatment gains were maintained during 4-week follow-up sessions. Results are discussed in terms of recommendations for practitioners, response variability, and potential future avenues of research.
authors: CLINIC FOR AUTISM RESEARCH EVALUATION AND SUPPORT, TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS.
authors: Katherine
authors: K
authors: Ledbetter-Cho
authors: CLINIC FOR AUTISM RESEARCH EVALUATION AND SUPPORT, TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS.
authors: Russell
authors: R
authors: Lang
authors: CLINIC FOR AUTISM RESEARCH EVALUATION AND SUPPORT, TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS.
authors: Katy
authors: K
authors: Davenport
authors: CLINIC FOR AUTISM RESEARCH EVALUATION AND SUPPORT, TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS.
authors: Melissa
authors: M
authors: Moore
authors: CLINIC FOR AUTISM RESEARCH EVALUATION AND SUPPORT, TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS.
authors: Allyson
authors: A
authors: Lee
authors: CLINIC FOR AUTISM RESEARCH EVALUATION AND SUPPORT, TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS.
authors: Alexandria
authors: A
authors: Howell
authors: CLINIC FOR AUTISM RESEARCH EVALUATION AND SUPPORT, TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS.
authors: Christine
authors: C
authors: Drew
authors: CLINIC FOR AUTISM RESEARCH EVALUATION AND SUPPORT, TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS.
authors: Dana
authors: D
authors: Dawson
authors: CLAREMONT MCKENNA COLLEGE.
authors: Marjorie H
authors: MH
authors: Charlop
authors: UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN AND THE MEADOWS CENTER FOR PREVENTING EDUCATIONAL RISK.
authors: Terry
authors: T
authors: Falcomata
authors: UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN AND THE MEADOWS CENTER FOR PREVENTING EDUCATIONAL RISK.
authors: Mark
authors: M
authors: O'Reilly
mesh_terms: D000067877:Autism Spectrum Disorder / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D003142:Communication; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005793:Generalization, Psychological; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D010379:Peer Group; D010988:Play and Playthings; D014705:Verbal Behavior
keywords: autism; communication; novel utterances; script training; scripts