Restricted and repetitive behaviors (RRBs) are a core symptom of autism spectrum
disorders (ASD). There has been an increased research emphasis on repetitive behaviors; …

Although responses are sometimes easy to predict, at other times responding seems highly
variable, unpredictable, or even random. The inability to predict is generally attributed to …

Behavior Modification: What It Is and How to Do It is a comprehensive, practical presentation
of the principles of behavior modification and guidelines for their application. Appropriate for …

In current classification systems, selective mutism (SM) is included in the broad anxiety
disorders category. Indeed, there is abundant evidence showing that anxiety, and social …

Computer-assisted learning is an approach which has been used widely to support people
with autism spectrum disorders. Commercial and research-driven technologies continue to …

Variability has been shown to be a reinforceable dimension of behavior. One procedure that
has been demonstrated to increase variability in basic research is the lag reinforcement …

Although reinforcement often leads to repetitive, even stereotyped responding, that is not a
necessary outcome. When it depends on variations, reinforcement results in responding that …

A review of selected literature suggests that integrating multimedia computer supports With
activity schedules can be an effective Way to teach students to manage their Work, play, and …

Reinforcement of variability may help to explain operant learning. Three groups of rats were
reinforced, in different phases, whenever the following target sequences of left (L) and right …

Three children who displayed destructive behavior maintained by negative reinforcement
received functional communication training (FCT). During FCT, the children were required to …