학술논문

Effects of a Self-Management Intervention to Improve Behaviors of a Child with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Document Type
Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Source
Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities. Dec 2018 53(4):405-414.
Subject
Self Management
Intervention
Child Behavior
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Developmental Disabilities
Pretests Posttests
Males
Behavior Problems
Measures (Individuals)
Language
English
ISSN
2154-1647
Abstract
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is one of the most prevalent causes of developmental disability, impacting up to 2-5% of children in the United States. Yet, evidence-based treatments for individuals with FASD are notably limited, and individuals with this diagnosis have been very underrepresented in the empirical behavior analytic literature. The current study investigated the effects of an intervention package consisting of self-monitoring and contingent reinforcement on the behavior of an 11-year-old Hispanic male with FASD. The intervention had therapeutic effects on the participant's independent task completion and arguing behavior. These results suggest the promise of behavior analytic interventions for individuals with FASD, and document the positive effects of this self-management intervention in particular. Implications for behavior analytic research and practice among individuals with FASD are discussed.