Preferred Name
Jessie Serrao
Creative Commons License
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Date of Graduation
Spring 2019
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Education (MEd)
Department
Department of Educational Foundations and Exceptionalities
Advisor(s)
Sara Snyder
Laura Desportes
Geralyn Timler
Keri Bethune
Abstract
Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or other developmental disabilities may experience rigid or repetitive behaviors, known as stereotypy. Current research determines effective interventions for increasing variability of vocal responding which effectively decrease stereotypic vocal responding. Lag schedules of reinforcement are a common theme among variability of vocal responding research. The purpose of this AB design study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a Lag 3 schedule of reinforcement in the teaching of variability of tacting. Results indicated that both variable and novel responses increased after the implementation of the Lag 3 schedule, but since these results are based off an AB design, further research that replicates effects needs to be done.
Recommended Citation
Serrao, Jessica K., "Effects of a lag 3 schedule of reinforcement on the variability of tacting in individuals who engage in vocal stereotypy" (2019). Masters Theses, 2010-2019. 620.
https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/master201019/620
