Research: Errorless Compliance Training: Success-Focused Behavioral Treatment of Children with Asperger Syndrome

Authored by Ducharme, JM, Sanjuan E., and Drain T. in Behavior Modification, Volume 31, Issue 3, p. 329-344, (2007).

Article summary (posted Jun 30, 2009):

Success-focused therapy may help children with Asperger syndrome who have not done well with other behavioral therapies.

Three children (4-10 years old) who were diagnosed with Asperger's had been fighting their therapist during behavioral therapy sessions. Therapists tried errorless compliance training. With this training, the therapists ask for simpler things that the child could definitely do successfully. They are highly praised for their success. Then the therapist gradually makes the request slightly more difficult, with a high chance of success for the child. The idea is to give many opportunities for praising the child. All three children improved and were more cooperative with their therapists. The children were also more agreeable with their parents in general.

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applied behavior analysis (ABA), Asperger Syndrome, autism, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), parent, positive reinforcement, therapist, therapy, treatment
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