Document Type
Article
Language
eng
Publication Date
Spring 2020
Publisher
Wiley
Source Publication
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
Source ISSN
0021-8855
Abstract
Individuals with developmental disabilities, such as autism spectrum disorder, typically exhibit conversation skill deficits, with two prevailing deficits including giving and accepting compliments. The current study used an individualized approach to assess and teach accepting and giving compliments specific to performance, possession, and appearance with three adolescents and young adults with developmental disabilities. We taught these skills using behavioral skills training and prompting during conversations utilizing a multiple-baseline design across participants. We also observed generalization and treatment extension of the participants' skills in conversations with adults not associated with teaching and in the absence of any teaching procedures. The results support the efficacy of the procedures used toward improving giving and accepting compliments within the context of a conversation. We discuss considerations to improve the social acceptability of and refinements to the teaching procedures and acquired skills.
Recommended Citation
Hood, Stephanie; Olsen, Atalie E.; Luczynski, Kevin C.; and Randle, Fracesca A., "Improving accepting and giving compliments with individuals with developmental disabilities" (2020). Psychology Faculty Research and Publications. 487.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/psych_fac/487
Comments
Accepted version. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, Vol. 53, No. 2 (Spring 2020): 1013-1028. DOI. © 2020 Wiley. Used with permission.
Stephanie Hood was affiliated with California State University, Northridge at the time of publication.