title: Effect of delayed reinforcement on skill acquisition during discrete-trial instruction: Implications for treatmen-integrity errors in academic settings.
abstract: We used an adapted alternating treatments design to compare skill acquisition during discrete-trial instruction using immediate reinforcement, delayed reinforcement with immediate praise, and delayed reinforcement for 2 children with autism spectrum disorder. Participants acquired the skills taught with immediate reinforcement; however, delayed reinforcement decreased the efficiency and effectiveness of discrete-trial instruction. We discuss the importance of evaluating the influence of treatment-integrity errors on skill acquisition during discrete-trial instruction.
authors.affiliation: WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY.
authors.forename: Regina A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Carroll
authors.affiliation: UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE.
authors.forename: Tiffany
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Kodak
authors.affiliation: UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER'S MUNROE-MEYER INSTITUTE.
authors.forename: Kari J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Adolf
mesh_terms: D000067877:Autism Spectrum Disorder / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D009048:Motor Skills / Q000502:physiology*; D012055:Reinforcement Schedule; D013997:Time Factors
keywords: autism spectrum disorder; delayed reinforcement; discrete-trial instruction; treatment integrity