Discrete‐trial training performance of behavior interventionists with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic replication and extension

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Conrad B. Hillman ◽  
Dorothea C. Lerman ◽  
Molly L. Kosel
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Discrete Trial Training ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Discrete Trial ◽  
Training Performance ◽  
Systematic Replication

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Telehealth Direct Therapy for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Nohelty ◽  
Casey B. Bradford ◽  
Leah Hirschfeld ◽  
Christopher Miyake
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Applied Behavior Analysis ◽  
Clinical Supervision ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Discrete Trial Training ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Multiple Baseline ◽  
Discrete Trial ◽  
Baseline Design ◽  
Behavior Analysts

The field of applied behavior analysis (ABA) has utilized telehealth for clinical supervision and caregiver consultation and has produced research providing evidence for the efficacy of both modalities. Research demonstrating effectiveness is crucial, as behavior analysts must ensure the services they provide are effective in order to be ethical. With the increased need for patients to access more telehealth direct services, the current study evaluated the efficacy of telehealth direct therapy to teach new skills to individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This study examined the utility of natural environment teaching and discrete trial training strategies provided over a videoconferencing platform to teach new skills directly to eight individuals with ASD. The skills acquired by each individual were taught solely through telehealth direct therapy and included skills in the language, adaptive, and social domains. In a multiple baseline design, all eight individuals acquired mastery for all targets; additionally, generalization was assessed to caregivers for some targets. The evidence suggests that telehealth is a modality that is effective and can be considered for all patients when assessing the appropriate location of treatment.

Peer-facilitated discrete trial training for children with autism spectrum disorder.

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 507-521 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Richard Young ◽  
Keith C. Radley ◽  
William R. Jenson ◽  
Richard P. West ◽  
Susan K. Clare
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Discrete Trial Training ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Discrete Trial

scholarly journals Varied treatment response in young children with autism: A relative comparison of structured and naturalistic behavioral approaches

Autism ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 338-351 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allison Jobin
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Treatment Response ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Discrete Trial Training ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Pivotal Response Training ◽  
Discrete Trial ◽  
Response Training

Heterogeneity of treatment response is common in children with autism spectrum disorder. Thus, many providers vary the intervention used based on child characteristics and learning domain. An improved understanding of how to match treatments to different children and domain areas may enhance efforts to individualize treatment and improve treatment response. This study evaluated the relative efficacy of discrete trial training and pivotal response training for teaching young children at risk for autism spectrum disorder receptive and expressive language, play, and imitation skills. Using a single-subject adapted alternating treatments design, children received both the treatments for 12 weeks. Data were collected during treatment and at 3-month follow-up. All participants acquired target skills in both treatments and demonstrated some generalization, maintenance, and spontaneous skill use. Pivotal response training and discrete trial training were each more effective for some children and domains. The results suggest that early rates of learning may be predictive of longer-term treatment response and useful in informing treatment decisions.

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